This, at the beach

Latest answer — August 14, 2026

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Clue decoded

OCEAN is the water bordering a beach. Together with the two entries below it, OCEAN helps form a top-to-bottom beach scene in the grid.

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Definition
A beach scene showing the ocean beside the shore and sand

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This clue's Friday, August 14, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Unruly crowds
  2. 5What "clams" and "cheddar" are slang for
  3. 6This, at the beach
  4. 7This, at the beach
  5. 8This, at the beach

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  1. 1Chocolaty coffee drink
  2. 2Pull a fast ___ (trick)
  3. 3"Black" facial feature for pirate Edward Teach
  4. 4"Auld Lang ___"
  5. 5Growth at the base of a tree

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  1. 1. Unruly crowds — Answer: MOBS. Hint: Large, disorderly groups can be described this way. 👥
  2. 5. What "clams" and "cheddar" are slang for — Answer: MONEY. Hint: Think of what fills your wallet and pays the bills 💵
  3. 6. This, at the beach — Answer: OCEAN. Hint: You might hear waves rolling in from this broad seaside expanse 🌊
  4. 7. This, at the beach — Answer: SHORE. Hint: It’s the stretch of land where the waves come to say hello 🌊
  5. 8. This, at the beach — Answer: SAND. Hint: You’ll find plenty of this beneath your towel at the shore 🏖️

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  1. 1. Chocolaty coffee drink — Answer: MOCHA. Hint: Think of a cozy espresso drink blended with chocolate ☕
  2. 2. Pull a fast ___ (trick) — Answer: ONEON. Hint: Complete the familiar phrase for pulling a clever trick on someone. 😉
  3. 3. "Black" facial feature for pirate Edward Teach — Answer: BEARD. Hint: Think of the famous dark chin adornment that earned this pirate his nickname. 🏴‍☠️
  4. 4. "Auld Lang ___" — Answer: SYNE. Hint: This word completes the familiar New Year’s song about remembering old times. 🎶
  5. 5. Growth at the base of a tree — Answer: MOSS. Hint: Look for the soft green carpet that often gathers around a tree’s roots 🌿

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The answer to “This, at the beach” in the New York Times Mini crossword is OCEAN — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 14, 2026 at 6-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include SHORE, and SAND. 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.

“This, at the beach” answer

OCEAN (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as SHORE, SAND

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Other answers for “This, at the beach”

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “This, at the beach”?

The answer is OCEAN, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 14, 2026. Other answers for this clue include SHORE, and SAND.

How many letters is the answer to “This, at the beach”?

5 letters: OCEAN. Earlier fills for this clue have also been SHORE (5), SAND (4).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 14, 2026, at 6-Across. Earlier appearances: August 14, 2026 → SHORE; August 14, 2026 → SAND.

Can “This, at the beach” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides OCEAN, New York Times Mini has also used SHORE, and SAND 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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