CodyCross Small Answers Today
- 4Best outcomesIDEALS
- 5Boat bottomsKEELS
- 13Lauder the cosmetics queenESTEE
- 16Neat or cleanTIDY
- 17Novel thoughtIDEA
- 18One who is doomedGONER
- 22Shaded one's hairDYED
- 28WildebeestsGNUS
- 29You might find a pearl in oneOYSTER
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Theme: Source: https://gameanswers.net/en/codycross-answers/daily-archive/5-august-2026-small-crossword/
Across
- 1. A newsroom department devoted to a topic — Answer: DESK. Hint: In a newsroom, this specialized division handles one particular beat, such as sports or politics. 📰
- 2. A seabird related to the shearwater — Answer: PETREL. Hint: Think of a storm-loving ocean bird that glides effortlessly over the waves. 🌊
- 3. Actors Begley and Begley Jr. — Answer: EDS. Hint: Both father and son share the same short first name. 🎬
- 4. Best outcomes — Answer: IDEALS. Hint: Think of the most perfect results you could hope for. 🎯
- 5. Boat bottoms — Answer: KEELS. Hint: These sturdy structures run along a boat’s underside to help it stay balanced. ⛵
- 6. By way of, by means of; literally 'road' in Latin — Answer: VIA. Hint: This tiny word can describe both a route and the method used to get somewhere. 🛣️
- 7. Compass direction where the sun rises — Answer: EAST. Hint: Think of the direction where each new day begins. 🌅
- 8. Famous brand of violin, in short — Answer: STRAD. Hint: Think of the celebrated Italian maker whose violins are prized by virtuosos 🎻
- 9. Group of brainwashed people — Answer: CULT. Hint: A manipulative group whose members follow a leader unquestioningly. 🧠
- 10. Hard plastic used for gramophone records — Answer: VINYL. Hint: Think of the classic record material that spins beneath the needle. 🎶
- 11. Hereditary and Sixth Sense star Collette — Answer: TONI. Hint: Think of the Australian actress known for her powerful roles in both thrillers and dramas 🎬
- 12. Irish singer-songwriter of Orinoco Flow — Answer: ENYA. Hint: Think of the one-name Irish artist behind that dreamy, ocean-themed hit. 🌊
- 13. Lauder the cosmetics queen — Answer: ESTEE. Hint: Think of the first name of the beauty-industry icon behind a renowned cosmetics empire. 💄
- 14. Legume also known as the cluster bean — Answer: GUAR. Hint: A podded crop used to make a thickening gum and common in Indian cooking 🌱
- 15. Ligament commonly torn when playing football — Answer: ACL. Hint: This knee stabilizer is a frequent casualty of sudden pivots on the field 🦵
- 16. Neat or clean — Answer: TIDY. Hint: What your room looks like after a good organizing spree ✨
- 17. Novel thought — Answer: IDEA. Hint: A fresh notion that pops into your mind could be this. 💡
- 18. One who is doomed — Answer: GONER. Hint: This unfortunate person is unlikely to make it out of the situation. 😬
- 19. Psychologist Timothy Leary advocated its use — Answer: LSD. Hint: Think of the mind-altering psychedelic that became a symbol of 1960s counterculture advocacy. 🌀
- 20. Restless leg syndrome for short — Answer: RLS. Hint: This abbreviation refers to the uncomfortable urge to move your legs, especially while resting. 🦵
- 21. Scottish river, name means "watercourse" — Answer: AYR. Hint: A Scottish river whose name comes from a Gaelic word meaning “watercourse.” 🌊
- 22. Shaded one's hair — Answer: DYED. Hint: Think of giving your locks a new color at the salon or with a box kit. 💇
- 23. Short word that precedes X, Y for eras when born — Answer: GEN. Hint: Think of the shorthand placed before labels for people born in different eras. 👶
- 24. Spice derived from a star-shaped seed pod — Answer: ANISE. Hint: Think of the sweet, licorice-like spice often found in cookies and herbal liqueurs 🌿
- 25. This Arthur played Dorothy on The Golden Girls — Answer: BEA. Hint: Recall the actress known for her deep voice and famously dry delivery as Dorothy. 🎭
- 26. Three-letter nail polish brand founded in 1981 — Answer: OPI. Hint: Think of the iconic three-letter manicure label that got its start in the early ’80s 💅
- 27. To construct; the proportions of a person's body — Answer: BUILD. Hint: This verb can mean both putting something together and describing someone’s physique. 🧱
- 28. Wildebeests — Answer: GNUS. Hint: Picture the shaggy African herd animals that thunder across the savanna during migration. 🐃
- 29. You might find a pearl in one — Answer: OYSTER. Hint: This shelled sea creature is famous for producing a precious gem. 🐚
- 30. Zero in a football score — Answer: NIL. Hint: In a football score, this means one side hasn’t scored at all ⚽
- 31. __ You Smarter than a 10 Year Old? — Answer: ARE. Hint: Supply the three-letter verb that completes this playful question about intelligence. 🧠
Down
Recent CodyCross Small Answers
The last 7 days of solutions
Looking for today's CodyCross Small Crossword answers? Every clue and solution for today's puzzle — dated August 5, 2026 — is listed at the top of this page, updated every day as the new puzzle appears in the app. The Small Crossword is the quicker of CodyCross's two daily crosswords — roughly ten trivia clues spanning general knowledge, science, and pop culture. Whether you're double-checking a finished puzzle or hunting one stubborn clue, the complete clue-by-clue answers are below.
Full CodyCross Small answer list for today
Every clue from today's grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.
Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A newsroom department devoted to a topic | DESK |
| 2 | A seabird related to the shearwater | PETREL |
| 3 | Actors Begley and Begley Jr. | EDS |
| 4 | Best outcomes | IDEALS |
| 5 | Boat bottoms | KEELS |
| 6 | By way of, by means of; literally 'road' in Latin | VIA |
| 7 | Compass direction where the sun rises | EAST |
| 8 | Famous brand of violin, in short | STRAD |
| 9 | Group of brainwashed people | CULT |
| 10 | Hard plastic used for gramophone records | VINYL |
| 11 | Hereditary and Sixth Sense star Collette | TONI |
| 12 | Irish singer-songwriter of Orinoco Flow | ENYA |
| 13 | Lauder the cosmetics queen | ESTEE |
| 14 | Legume also known as the cluster bean | GUAR |
| 15 | Ligament commonly torn when playing football | ACL |
| 16 | Neat or clean | TIDY |
| 17 | Novel thought | IDEA |
| 18 | One who is doomed | GONER |
| 19 | Psychologist Timothy Leary advocated its use | LSD |
| 20 | Restless leg syndrome for short | RLS |
| 21 | Scottish river, name means "watercourse" | AYR |
| 22 | Shaded one's hair | DYED |
| 23 | Short word that precedes X, Y for eras when born | GEN |
| 24 | Spice derived from a star-shaped seed pod | ANISE |
| 25 | This Arthur played Dorothy on The Golden Girls | BEA |
| 26 | Three-letter nail polish brand founded in 1981 | OPI |
| 27 | To construct; the proportions of a person's body | BUILD |
| 28 | Wildebeests | GNUS |
| 29 | You might find a pearl in one | OYSTER |
| 30 | Zero in a football score | NIL |
| 31 | __ You Smarter than a 10 Year Old? | ARE |
Today's CodyCross Small Crossword answers
Today's solution appears above, listed clue by clue in the order the puzzle presents them in the app. In CodyCross the daily crossword uses a connected grid, so one confirmed answer hands you letters for everything crossing it — check just the clue that stumped you here and the rest often falls into place. Each clue also links to its own page with a spoiler-free hint. The answers are confirmed against the day's puzzle and refreshed every day.
What is the CodyCross Small Crossword?
CodyCross is Fanatee's hugely popular word game, free on iOS and Android, in which a friendly alien named Cody explores Earth through themed worlds of trivia puzzles. Beyond the main worlds, the app runs a daily Today's Crossword mode with two fresh puzzles every day: the Small Crossword — roughly ten clues, built for a quick solve — and the bigger Midsize. Clues span general knowledge, science, history, geography, and pop culture, so a single unfamiliar fact is usually what sends solvers looking for one confirmed answer. Past daily puzzles aren't replayable in the app, which makes the dated archive here especially useful.
Small vs. Midsize Crossword
CodyCross publishes two daily crosswords — we cover Midsize Crossword answers too:
| Small | Midsize | |
|---|---|---|
| Clues | Around 10 | Around two dozen |
| Solve time | A few minutes | A proper sit-down solve |
| Difficulty | Quicker, broader clues | Tougher trivia mix |
| Resets | Daily at midnight | Daily at midnight |
Browse past CodyCross Small Crossword answers
Every Small Crossword we've covered is archived on this page by date, with its full solutions — and since the app doesn't let you replay past dailies, this is the easiest way to check a puzzle you missed. The archive updates automatically each day. Stuck on a clue from a different game? Our crossword solver can crack any clue from any publication.
Browse more puzzles on the crossword solver, or use it to crack any clue from any publication.
Frequently asked questions
What are today's CodyCross Small Crossword answers?
Every clue and answer for today's Small Crossword (August 5, 2026) is listed at the top of this page, in the order the clues appear in the CodyCross app.
What is the CodyCross Small Crossword?
It's the shorter of the two puzzles in CodyCross's daily Today's Crossword mode (by Fanatee) — roughly ten clues on a connected grid, built for a quick daily solve alongside the bigger Midsize Crossword.
What time does the CodyCross daily crossword reset?
New Small and Midsize crosswords appear in the CodyCross app each day at midnight, and we publish the confirmed answers here every day.
Is CodyCross free to play?
Yes — CodyCross is free on iOS and Android with optional in-app purchases. In-game hints are limited, which is why many players check a free answer here instead.
Where can I find past CodyCross Small Crossword answers?
Every previous Small Crossword we've covered is in the archive on this page, listed by date with full solutions. Past daily puzzles aren't replayable in the app, so the archive is the easiest way to check an old one.