Lots and lots

Latest answer — August 10, 2026

2 Down

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Clue explained

ATON represents the phrase “a ton,” meaning lots and lots. Crossword grids commonly remove the space from this two-word expression.

Clue type:
Pun or wordplay
A large pile of objects representing a very large quantity.

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Monday, August 10, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1___ to pay (modern prompt)
  2. 4Helpful book genre
  3. 6Source of the headline "Study: Dolphins Not So Intelligent on Land," with "The"
  4. 7Summer forecast
  5. 8Curvy shape

Down

  1. 1The sisters on "Sister, Sister" or the brothers on "Property Brothers"
  2. 2Lots and lots
  3. 3Pay (up)
  4. 4Fire truck attachment
  5. 5Heavy burden

The answer to “Lots and lots” in the New York Times Mini crossword is ATON — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 10, 2026 at 2-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include SOMUCH, and TONS. 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.

“Lots and lots” answer

ATON (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as SOMUCH, TONS

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Other answers for “Lots and lots”

New York Times Mini has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides ATON, it has also been SOMUCH, and TONS. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Lots and lots”?

The answer is ATON, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 10, 2026. Other answers for this clue include SOMUCH, and TONS.

How many letters is the answer to “Lots and lots”?

4 letters: ATON. Earlier fills for this clue have also been SOMUCH (6), TONS (4).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 10, 2026, at 2-Down. Earlier appearances: June 4, 2026 → ATON; January 13, 2026 → ATON; July 12, 2025 → SOMUCH; February 24, 2025 → TONS.

Can “Lots and lots” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides ATON, New York Times Mini has also used SOMUCH, and TONS for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Mini answers page.

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