The NY Times Mini Crossword August 18, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Big ___ (cuddling partner) SPOON
- 6 Mickey Mouse’s pet dog PLUTO
- 7 Foamy coffee order LATTE
- 8 Inside information, informally INTEL
- 9 Blue streams down a yellow emoji’s face TEARS
Down
- 1 Divide, as the check SPLIT
- 2 It comes with wings on the side PLANE
- 3 “Get ___ town!” OUTTA
- 4 Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest OTTER
- 5 Christmas carols NOELS
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