# Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, Aug. 1

> Source: <https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-aug-1/>
> Published: 2026-08-01 06:12:00+00:00

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It’s a long one today. Read on for all the answers.

## Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Coffee choice before bed

**Answer: **DECAF

6A clue: Recurring bug?

**Answer: **CICADA

7A clue: California’s most valuable crop, just barely edging out grapes

**Answer: **ALMONDS

8A clue: Fist pound

**Answer: **DAP

9A clue: Back of a soccer goal**Answer: **NET

10A clue: Carefully thought (over)

**Answer: **MULLED

12A clue: Brain sparks

**Answer: **IDEAS

13A clue: Something that might end after “Pencils down!”**Answer: **TEST

## Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Indentations at the end of a smile** Answer: **DIMPLES

2D clue: Green: Prefix** Answer: **ECO

3D clue: Film festival with the Palme d’Or** Answer: **CANNES

4D clue: No ___ sugar (product claim)** Answer: **ADDED

5D clue: Speedy** Answer: **FAST

6D clue: Anthropic’s A.I. assistant** Answer: **CLAUDE

7D clue: Own up to** Answer: **ADMIT

11D clue: Back muscle, for short** Answer: **LAT