Cool and in the know
Latest answer — August 30, 2026
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Clue explained
HIP is an adjective meaning stylish, cool, or aware of current culture. Someone who is hip is “in the know.”
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Classical instrument in the Guinness logo — Answer: HARP. Hint: The brewery's famous emblem features this elegant stringed instrument. 🎵
- 5. Covered in vines — Answer: IVIED. Hint: A wall or building richly covered by climbing greenery looks this way. 🌿
- 7. 8-Across competitor, in the soda aisle — Answer: PEPSI. Hint: A major cola brand often pitted against Coke. 🥤
- 8. 7-Across competitor, in the soda aisle — Answer: COKE. Hint: A famous cola brand often contrasted with Pepsi. 🥤
- 9. Owner of The Athletic, for short — Answer: NYT. Hint: This abbreviated newspaper company owns the sports publication. 📰
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- 1. Cool and in the know — Answer: HIP. Hint: Someone trendy, stylish, and aware of what's current is this. 😎
- 2. French for "with" — Answer: AVEC. Hint: This French preposition is used when accompanying someone or something. 🇫🇷
- 3. Ruthlessly make fun of — Answer: RIPON. Hint: Mock someone with especially harsh humor. 😈
- 4. Annoying, like mosquitoes — Answer: PESKY. Hint: Describes tiny pests that won't leave you alone. 🦟
- 6. Plan born from many a New Year's resolution — Answer: DIET. Hint: A plan to change eating habits, often made in January. 🥗
The answer to “Cool and in the know” in the New York Times Mini crossword is HIP — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 30, 2026 at 1-Down. 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.
“Cool and in the know” answer
HIP (3 letters)
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What does HIP mean?
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(noun)
- a projection of the pelvis and upper thigh bone on each side of the body in human beings and quadrupeds
- the sharp edge of a roof from the ridge to the eaves where the two sides meet
When else has “Cool and in the know” appeared?
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August 30, 2026 (most recent) → HIP. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Cool and in the know”?
The answer is HIP, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 30, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Cool and in the know”?
3 letters: HIP.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 30, 2026, at 1-Down.
Can “Cool and in the know” have a different answer?
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