The NY Times Mini Crossword August 4, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Put in persistent hard work GRIND
- 6 The “A” of A/V AUDIO
- 7 Buzzers by the trash FLIES
- 8 What was always seen blocking Wilson’s face, on “Home Improvement” FENCE
- 9 Outer boundaries EDGES
Down
- 1 Politician’s stumble GAFFE
- 2 Was totally awesome RULED
- 3 What bar bouncers spend all night doing IDING
- 4 Nephew’s sister NIECE
- 5 Units of a vaccine DOSES
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