The NY Times Mini Crossword August 20, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Scientist’s workplace LAB
- 4 Best friend of Charlie Brown LINUS
- 6 Looking for a fight, informally AGGRO
- 7 Turtle’s hiding place SHELL
- 8 Give an effort TRY
Down
- 1 Plant food? LIGHT
- 2 “Don’t Look Back in ___” (Oasis hit) ANGER
- 3 Large and muscular BURLY
- 4 ___ Vegas LAS
- 5 Note after do, re, mi, fa … SOL
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