Sunday, August 3 NYT Mini Puzzle Solution and Additional Clues
The NYT Mini Crossword for Sunday, August 3: A Recap
The New York Times Mini Crossword for August 3rd presented a challenging yet engaging puzzle for solvers. Here's a rundown of the clues and their solutions:
- 5 Across: A product used as part of a skincare regime. The answer was MOISTURISER.
- 1 Down: A word that starts with "For better or". The answer was FORBES.
- 2 Down: The name of the finger next to the thumb. The answer was INDEX.
- 4 Down: "Go wrong". The answer was ERR.
- 5 Down: "Road trip with frequent stops for reds". The answer was TOUR.
- 8 Across: "Distortus ______, mutant dinosaur in Jurassic World Rebirth". The answer was REX.
- 2 Down: This finger is the one next to the thumb. The answer was MIDDLE.
- 6 Across: A TV show whose name starts with "Law &". The answer was ORDER.
- The time it took to complete today's NYT Mini: 0:56
- 3 Down: "Have to have". The answer was NEED.
- On Saturdays, the NYT Mini crossword sometimes has more than five clues in each direction on a grid.
- 6 Across: "Use DoorDash or Grubhub". The answer was ORDER.
- The NYT Mini crossword is free to play on the New York Times website or NYT Games app.
- The NYT Mini crossword is a shorter version of the New York Times' larger and long-running crossword.
- 8 Across: The name of Buzz and Woody's dino pal in a movie. The answer was Rexy.
- 7 Across: "Like thrift shop items". The answer was USED.
- 3 Down: The word "Essential". The answer was NECESSARY.
- 1 Across: "Red _____ Supernova," a song by Chappell Roan. The answer was VELVET.
- 5 Down: "Printer supply". The answer was TONER.
- 1 Down: "Not as good". The answer was WORSE.
- 7 Across: The word "Second-hand". The answer was SECONDHAND.
- 4 Down: A phrase that starts with "To _ is human". The answer was UNDERSTAND.
An interesting tidbit about the mutant dinosaur in Jurassic World Rebirth, the Distortus Rex, is that it is a failed hybrid experiment inspired partly by the original T-Rex from the Jurassic Park films and also modeled in design after the Xenomorph from Alien and the Rancor from Star Wars, giving it a unique and fearsome appearance. Additionally, there is another notable mutant called the Mutadon in the film, but the Distortus Rex is the primary mutant dinosaur featured prominently.
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- The NYT Mini Crossword's August 3rd edition included a clue for 'NYT Mini Spangram', challenging crossword enthusiasts to unscramble the app's name.
- Engaging with the NYT Mini Crossword on social media can foster a sense of community among solvers, offering a platform for sharing strategies and discussing the daily entertainment.
