Sank, as a putt

Latest answer — August 09, 2026

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A putt is HOLED when it falls into the golf hole, so HOLED means “sank” in this golf context. The past-tense form matches “Sank.”

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  1. 1Flatten, informally
  2. 6African mammal that can weigh up to 10,000 pounds
  3. 7"___ next time!"
  4. 8Add fuel to, as a fire
  5. 9Really talked (up)

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  1. 1"Quiet!"
  2. 2Like many green mouthwashes
  3. 3Request that precedes "down low ... too slow!"
  4. 4Powerful volleyball hit
  5. 5Sank, as a putt

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Across

  1. 1. Flatten, informally — Answer: SMUSH. Hint: Squish something down flat, using a casual verb. 🫳
  2. 6. African mammal that can weigh up to 10,000 pounds — Answer: HIPPO. Hint: This massive African river-dweller is famous for its wide mouth and surprising speed. 🌊
  3. 7. "___ next time!" — Answer: UNTIL. Hint: It’s the word that makes this farewell mean “see you again later.” 👋
  4. 8. Add fuel to, as a fire — Answer: STOKE. Hint: Feed the flames to make them burn more intensely 🔥
  5. 9. Really talked (up) — Answer: HYPED. Hint: Think of promoting something with extra enthusiasm and excitement. 📣

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  1. 1. "Quiet!" — Answer: SHUSH. Hint: A gentle command asking someone to stop making noise 🤫
  2. 2. Like many green mouthwashes — Answer: MINTY. Hint: Think of the cool, refreshing flavor linked to leafy herbs and fresh breath 🌿
  3. 3. Request that precedes "down low ... too slow!" — Answer: UPTOP. Hint: It’s the call for a high-five before the playful rhyme begins. ✋
  4. 4. Powerful volleyball hit — Answer: SPIKE. Hint: In volleyball, this forceful attacking shot aims to slam the ball past the blockers. 🏐
  5. 5. Sank, as a putt — Answer: HOLED. Hint: Found its way into the cup, as a successful short golf shot might ⛳

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The answer to “Sank, as a putt” in the New York Times Mini crossword is HOLED — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 9, 2026 at 5-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.

“Sank, as a putt” answer

HOLED (5 letters)

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What is the answer to “Sank, as a putt”?

The answer is HOLED, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sank, as a putt”?

5 letters: HOLED.

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Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 9, 2026, at 5-Down.

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