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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Aug. 6
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 6

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.
I struggled with a few of today’s Mini Crossword clues. 3-Down, with the clue «Fab!» really stumped me. I eventually got it, thanks to the other clues filling in some letters. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in The Times’ games collection. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.
Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword
Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Stylish
Answer: HIP
4A clue: Something a beach umbrella provides
Answer: SHADE
6A clue: ___ Banks, North Carolina
Answer: OUTER
7A clue: Unlikely to keep you up at night, in a way
Answer: DECAF
8A clue: The eruption of Mount St. Helens released 520 million tons of it
Answer: ASH
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Come out of one’s shell
Answer: HATCH
2D clue: Bright ___
Answer: IDEA
3D clue: «Fab!»
Answer: PERF
4D clue: Starry or Squirt
Answer: SODA
5D clue: Color tones
Answer: HUES
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Samsung Acknowledges Its ‘Upcoming’ Tri-Fold Phone on Earnings Call
It’s reportedly «preparing to introduce» the unique form factor later this year.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 may have just come out, but it appears the company is already teasing its next foldable phone that takes things to a whole other level.
In an earnings call last week, which Seeking Alpha shared, Samsung noted it’s pushing forward with its triple-screen foldable, which has been rumored for months. It also acknowledged the imminent arrival of its Project Moohan mixed reality headset, which it’s developing with Google. Samsung reportedly said it’s «preparing to introduce» the products this year.
«We will drive sales of our premium mobile AI devices, including our newly launched foldables and aim to lead the market by expanding our ecosystem through innovative form factors like the upcoming Tri-Fold device and our first XR headset,» the company reportedly said on the call.
A representative for Samsung didn’t immediately respond to CNET’s request for comment.
Last month, Android Authority reported that a Samsung executive said the new foldable is «ready to go.» That person reportedly told the publication: «We’ve had a tri-fold for some time, designed and everything. So it’s not a new concept to us. What we’re debating is the viability. When I say the viability, is there really a demand for this form factor?»
It’s an interesting consideration, as there arguably hasn’t been overwhelming demand for thinner phones, and yet Samsung still debuted the slim Galaxy S25 Edge in May — and then carried over that sleek design to the Z Fold 7. But it’s possible that, as Samsung said when it debuted its latest book-style foldable, «feeling is believing,» and people might be keen to get their hands on a phone that feels more innovative than many other devices currently on the market.
Android Authority cites a South Korean publication that says the rumored tri-fold will have a 10-inch OLED display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and a triple camera system with a 200-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera — just like the Z Fold 7. It could also have a 10-megapixel selfie camera. Rumors suggest it could cost around $3,000. It could first launch in China and South Korea before the company determines whether to extend availability elsewhere.
Like thin phones, tri-folds are having a moment. Last month, Chinese company Tecno showed off its tri-fold concept, the Phantom Ultimate G Fold. There’s also the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, which is available now outside the US.
In a press conference during Samsung Unpacked in July, Roh Tae-moon, the acting head of Samsung Electronics’ Device Experience Division, reportedly confirmed plans for the company to launch a tri-fold phone by the end of this year. The device has been dubbed the «Galaxy G Fold,» though Samsung seemingly hasn’t confirmed anything about that naming.
«We are now focusing on perfecting the product and its usability, but we have not decided its name,» The Korea Times quoted Roh. «As the product nears completion, we are planning to make a final decision soon.»
We’ll see if Samsung ends up dropping more teasers in the coming months, like it did in the lead-up to the Z Fold 7.
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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 6, #787
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 6, #787.
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Today’s NYT Connections puzzle has one of those purple categories at which the New York Times’ editors are experts. They love to add letters to related words to make other words, and it can be tough to see that connection — which is the point of the puzzle. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.
The Times now has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a numeric score and to have the program analyze your answers. Players who are registered with the Times Games section can now nerd out by following their progress, including the number of puzzles completed, win rate, number of times they nabbed a perfect score and their win streak.
Read more: Hints, Tips and Strategies to Help You Win at NYT Connections Every Time
Hints for today’s Connections groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group, to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Maybe a nametag.
Green group hint: Joking around.
Blue group hint: Think Ali or Tyson.
Purple group hint: Think Schwarzenegger.
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Accessory with a pointy fastener.
Green group: Tease.
Blue group: Boxing punches.
Purple group: Muscle nicknames plus «s.»
Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words
What are today’s Connections answers?
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is accessory with a pointy fastener. The four answers are badge, brooch, button and pin.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is tease. The four answers are bait, needle, rag and rib.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is boxing punches. The four answers are cross, hook, jab and uppercut.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is muscle nicknames plus «s.» The four answers are shammy (hammy), spec (pec), squad (quad) and strap (trap).
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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 6, #317
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 6, No. 317
Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition wasn’t too tough. I was rather entertained by the green and blue categories. Read on for hints and the answers.
Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That’s a sign that the game has earned enough loyal players that The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times, will continue to publish it. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games app but now appears in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can continue to play it free online.
Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta
Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Play ball!
Green group hint: Muhammad Ali, for boxing.
Blue group hint: Taylor’s boyfriend.
Purple group hint: They wear armor.
Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: Baseball positions, abbreviated.
Green group: «GOAT.»
Blue group: Associated with Travis Kelce.
Purple group: ____ Knight(s)
Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words
What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is baseball positions, abbreviated. The four answers are 2B, C, P and SS.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is «GOAT.» The four answers are Greatest, Of, All and Time.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is associated with Travis Kelce. The four answers are Chiefs, New Heights, Swift and TE.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is ____ Knight(s). The four answers are Golden, Hilary, Phil and UCF.
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