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NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Today August 16, 2024
NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle Answers Today August 16, 2024
Across:
- 1A Senegal's neighbor to the east
- 5A ___ Allen White, star of TV's "The Bear"
- 7A Make a getaway
- 8A What's longer in the morning and evening than it is at noon
- 9A Voices below altos
- 10A No longer in the Drafts folder
Down:
- 1D Interlocks (with)
- 2D Esoteric
- 3D Give false hope to
- 4D Ship into the country
- 5D "Surely you ___!"
- 6D Coniferous trees with red berries
Today's NYT Mini crossword, which I completed in 52 seconds, was a delightful mix of clever wordplay and sharp clues. One of the highlights for me was 8 Across, “What’s longer in the morning and evening than it is at noon,” which led to the poetic answer SHADOW—an evocative reminder of the subtle shifts in our day. Another standout was 7 Across, “Make a getaway,” which turned out to be the more active ESCAPE. These answers helped establish a rhythm early on, giving me momentum to tackle the more nuanced clues.
On the Down side, 2 Down, “Esoteric,” yielded ARCANE, a perfect word to encapsulate the sense of mystery that often comes with tricky crosswords. I also appreciated the tightness of 1 Down, “Interlocks (with),” resulting in MESHES—a simple yet satisfying solution. The puzzle was thoughtfully constructed, with a nice balance of straightforward and thought-provoking clues, making it an enjoyable challenge. For those who might have struggled with some of the tougher clues, my blog offers helpful strategies to keep the solving process smooth and fun.