Aliens, for short

Latest answer — August 03, 2026

8 Across

A sci-fi abbreviation for visitors from beyond Earth 👽

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  1. 1Fire enthusiast, slangily
  2. 5Q: Why did the farmer ___ under his tractor?
  3. 6Many buildings on campus
  4. 7A: So he could wake up ___ in the morning!
  5. 8Aliens, for short

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  1. 1Braid, to a Brit
  2. 2Hollers
  3. 3Depend (on)
  4. 4Photo ___ (publicity events)
  5. 5One of two often sold in a box

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Across

  1. 1. Fire enthusiast, slangily — Answer: PYRO. Hint: This slangy term describes someone especially fascinated by flames. 🔥
  2. 5. Q: Why did the farmer ___ under his tractor? — Answer: SLEEP. Hint: The farmer found an unconventional place to catch some nighttime rest. 😴
  3. 6. Many buildings on campus — Answer: HALLS. Hint: Think of the university structures where students attend classes or live. 🏫
  4. 7. A: So he could wake up ___ in the morning! — Answer: OILY. Hint: A greasy morning-after condition is the key to this playful phrase. 🧴
  5. 8. Aliens, for short — Answer: ETS. Hint: A sci-fi abbreviation for visitors from beyond Earth 👽

Down

  1. 1. Braid, to a Brit — Answer: PLAIT. Hint: Think of the British word for a woven lock of hair. 🪮
  2. 2. Hollers — Answer: YELLS. Hint: What someone does when shouting loudly across a crowded room 📣
  3. 3. Depend (on) — Answer: RELY. Hint: Count on someone or something to come through when you need it most 🤝
  4. 4. Photo ___ (publicity events) — Answer: OPS. Hint: These are staged moments where celebrities pose for cameras. 📸
  5. 5. One of two often sold in a box — Answer: SHOE. Hint: Think of the matching item worn on one foot, usually paired with its mate. 👟

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The answer to “Aliens, for short” in the New York Times Mini crossword is ETS — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 3, 2026 at 8-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Aliens, for short” answer

ETS (3 letters)

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Why the answer is ETS

A sci-fi abbreviation for visitors from beyond Earth 👽

When else has “Aliens, for short” appeared?

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August 3, 2026 (most recent) → ETS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Aliens, for short”?

The answer is ETS, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Aliens, for short”?

3 letters: ETS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 3, 2026, at 8-Across.

Can “Aliens, for short” have a different answer?

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