The NY Times Mini Crossword August 31, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Spider ___ WEB
- 4 Quaint term for a boyfriend, from the French BEAU
- 5 Crocodile ___ TEARS
- 6 ___ bird EARLY
- 7 ___ wolf CRY
Down
- 1 Feeling tired and worn out WEARY
- 2 British noble title EARL
- 3 ___ bee BUSY
- 4 Panda ___ BEAR
- 5 Detective, in old shorthand TEC
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