The NY Times Mini Crossword August 3, 2026 puzzle by Christina Iverson is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Fire enthusiast, slangily PYRO
- 5 Q: Why did the farmer ___ under his tractor? SLEEP
- 6 Many buildings on campus HALLS
- 7 A: So he could wake up ___ in the morning! OILY
- 8 Aliens, for short ETS
Down
- 1 Braid, to a Brit PLAIT
- 2 Hollers YELLS
- 3 Depend (on) RELY
- 4 Photo ___ (publicity events) OPS
- 5 One of two often sold in a box SHOE
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