Short Instagram video

Editorially verified for the Aug 13, 2026

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A vertical short video displayed in Instagram’s Reels interface

Clue explained

A REEL is a short video posted through Instagram’s Reels feature. The clue uses the platform-specific name for this type of video.

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NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Thursday, August 13, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Like flamingos and cherry blossoms
  2. 5Hawaiian island visible from Maui's west shore
  3. 6Planet's path
  4. 7Short Instagram video
  5. 8Break off, as a relationship

Down

  1. 1( or ), for short
  2. 2Where Mother's Day breakfast might be served
  3. 3Tiny thing to paint
  4. 4First-aid container
  5. 5Origin stories, e.g.

The answer to “Short Instagram video” in the New York Times Mini crossword is REEL — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 13, 2026 at 7-Across, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.

“Short Instagram video” answer

REEL (4 letters)

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What does REEL mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of REEL is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a cylinder on which film, wire, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound
  • a part or section of a film (originally the amount that could fit on one reel of film)
  • a collection of short videos or film clips, especially as shown on social media

When else has “Short Instagram video” appeared?

New York Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Short Instagram video”?

The answer is REEL, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Short Instagram video”?

4 letters: REEL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 13, 2026, at 7-Across. Earlier appearances: May 20, 2025 → REEL.

Can “Short Instagram video” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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

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