The NY Times Mini Crossword August 16, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 [Guests must provide drinks] BYOB
- 5 “A hearty congratulations!” BRAVO
- 6 ___ and aahed OOHED
- 7 Part of a skyscraper or Snapchat feed STORY
- 8 Goal-scoring attempt SHOT
Down
- 1 Soup base BROTH
- 2 Internet giant with a purple logo YAHOO
- 3 In-your-face OVERT
- 4 Word before “language” or “lotion” BODY
- 5 Person to whom you might say “I’ll have it on your desk tomorrow” BOSS
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