Tiny thing to paint
Editorially verified for the Aug 13, 2026
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Clue explained
A NAIL is a tiny surface that can be painted with nail polish. Here, “paint” refers to applying polish rather than using an artist’s brush.
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This clue's Thursday, August 13, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Tiny thing to paint” in the New York Times Mini crossword is NAIL — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 13, 2026 at 3-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.
“Tiny thing to paint” answer
NAIL (4 letters)
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What does NAIL mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of NAIL is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a small metal spike with a broadened flat head, driven into wood to join things together or to serve as a hook
- a horny covering on the upper surface of the tip of the finger and toe in humans and other primates
- a medieval measure of length for cloth, equal to 21/4 inches
When else has “Tiny thing to paint” 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.
August 13, 2026 (most recent) → NAIL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Tiny thing to paint”?
The answer is NAIL, 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 “Tiny thing to paint”?
4 letters: NAIL.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 13, 2026, at 3-Down.
Can “Tiny thing to paint” 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.
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