The NY Times Mini Crossword August 14, 2026 puzzle by Sam Ezersky is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Unruly crowds MOBS
- 5 What “clams” and “cheddar” are slang for MONEY
- 6 This, at the beach OCEAN
- 7 This, at the beach SHORE
- 8 This, at the beach SAND
Down
- 1 Chocolaty coffee drink MOCHA
- 2 Pull a fast ___ (trick) ONEON
- 3 “Black” facial feature for pirate Edward Teach BEARD
- 4 “Auld Lang ___” SYNE
- 5 Growth at the base of a tree MOSS
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