Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Aug. 20 - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Here are hints and the answers for today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 20, 2026. Need the answers for today's NYT Mini Crossword? Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Good grief, there’s even a Peanuts reference! Read on for all the answers. 1A clue: Scientist’s workplaceAnswer: LAB 4A clue: Best friend of Charlie BrownAnswer: LINUS 6A clue: Looking for a fight, informallyAnswer: AGGRO 7A clue: Turtle’s hiding placeAnswer: SHELL 2D clue: “Don’t Look Back in ___” (Oasis hit)Answer: ANGER 3D clue: Large and muscularAnswer: BURLY 5D clue: Note after do, re, mi, fa …Answer: SOL © 2026 CNET, a Ziff Davis company. All rights reserved.