Capital of Georgia, for short
Crossword Answer — August 01, 2026
Think of the Peach State’s bustling capital, often shortened in airport codes. 🍑
NYT Midi Crossword
Saturday, August 01, 2026
By Ian Livengood
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Bear whose porridge was too cold in "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" — Answer: MAMA. Hint: She’s the mother bear in the fairy tale who discovers an uninvited breakfast guest. 🐻
- 5. Tofu makeup — Answer: SOY. Hint: This protein-packed curd is made from a humble legume. 🫘
- 8. Glazer of "Broad City" — Answer: ILANA. Hint: This comedian co-created the series and played the brash, unforgettable New Yorker at its center. 📺
- 10. Only state located entirely within Appalachia, according to the Appalachian Regional Commission: Abbr. — Answer: WVA. Hint: Think of the Mountain State whose borders lie wholly within the Appalachian region 🏔️
- 11. Big tourist attraction in Rome — Answer: COLOSSEUM. Hint: This ancient arena once hosted gladiatorial contests and remains a must-see landmark in Italy’s capital. 🏛️
- 13. Capital of Georgia, for short — Answer: ATL. Hint: Think of the Peach State’s bustling capital, often shortened in airport codes. 🍑
- 14. "Ten ___ or fewer" (grammatically correct grocery store sign) — Answer: ITEMS. Hint: Look for the plural noun referring to the products being counted on the checkout sign. 🛒
- 15. Genre of some mind-boggling drawings — Answer: OPART. Hint: Think of a visual-art style that tricks your eyes with patterns and illusions. 👀
- 17. Major-___ (big shot) — Answer: DOMO. Hint: Think of the playful title for a high-ranking person in charge. 🎩
- 19. Concludes — Answer: ENDS. Hint: Wraps things up at the finish line 🎯
- 22. Mouth-related — Answer: ORAL. Hint: Think of an adjective describing anything connected with the mouth. 👄
- 23. Sunburn soother — Answer: ALOE. Hint: Think of the soothing plant-based gel often kept handy after too much time in the sun 🌿
- 24. Actress Polo of "Meet the Parents" — Answer: TERI. Hint: She played Pam Byrnes, Greg’s love interest in the comedy. 🎬
- 25. Relocate — Answer: MOVE. Hint: Change your position or home to somewhere else 🧳
- 26. "Send help!" — Answer: SOS. Hint: A brief distress call sent when urgent assistance is needed. 🚨
- 27. Director Craven — Answer: WES. Hint: This director is known for redefining the horror genre, especially with a certain slasher franchise! 🎬
Down
- 1. Flaky mineral — Answer: MICA. Hint: This shiny mineral peels into thin, flexible sheets. ✨
- 2. Tons and tons — Answer: ALOT. Hint: This means a very large quantity, far beyond just a little. 📦
- 3. *S'mores-like cookies sold seasonally — Answer: MALLOMARS. Hint: These chocolate-covered marshmallow treats make their annual appearance when the weather turns cool 🍪
- 4. "That's ___-brainer!" — Answer: ANO. Hint: This phrase describes something so obvious that thinking is hardly required 🧠
- 5. Additive that comes in small pink packets ... or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues? — Answer: SWEETNLOW. Hint: Think of a familiar tabletop sugar substitute and a phrase meaning sugary yet not high. 🍬
- 6. Egg cell — Answer: OVUM. Hint: This is the female reproductive cell released by an ovary. 🥚
- 7. Orange Thanksgiving dish — Answer: YAMS. Hint: This sweet orange side dish often gets topped with marshmallows at the holiday table 🍠
- 9. Continent that's home to three of the New Seven Wonders of the World — Answer: ASIA. Hint: Think of the vast continent that includes the Taj Mahal, Petra, and the Great Wall. 🌏
- 12. Broadcast live on the internet, say — Answer: STREAM. Hint: What you might do with a concert for viewers who aren’t there in person 📡
- 16. ___ sci (college major, in brief) — Answer: POLI. Hint: This major explores governments, elections, and how power works 🗳️
- 17. *Fruity gumdrop candy — Answer: DOTS. Hint: These colorful, chewy sweets are a classic movie-theater treat 🍬
- 18. *Treat advertised as "Milk's favorite cookie" — Answer: OREO. Hint: Think of the classic chocolate sandwich cookie that’s famously dunked in milk. 🍪
- 20. *Ice cream bar brand — Answer: DOVE. Hint: Think of a chocolate-coated frozen treat named after a gentle bird 🕊️
- 21. *Company known for its boxes of chocolates — Answer: SEES. Hint: Think of the chocolatier whose name is often printed on classic heart-shaped candy boxes. 🍫
The answer to “Capital of Georgia, for short” in the New York Times Midi crossword is ATL — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Midi on August 1, 2026 (13-Across), and if it's the last square standing between you and a finished grid, that's the word you need. Below you'll find why it fits, plus every other clue and answer from that day's puzzle in case more than one square has you stuck.
“Capital of Georgia, for short” answer
ATL (3 letters)
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Why the answer is ATL
Think of the Peach State’s bustling capital, often shortened in airport codes. 🍑
More NYT Midi answers for August 1, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Midi on August 1, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Bear whose porridge was too cold in "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" → MAMA
- 5. Tofu makeup → SOY
- 8. Glazer of "Broad City" → ILANA
- 10. Only state located entirely within Appalachia, according to the Appalachian Regional Commission: Abbr. → WVA
- 11. Big tourist attraction in Rome → COLOSSEUM
- 13. Capital of Georgia, for short → ATL
- 14. "Ten ___ or fewer" (grammatically correct grocery store sign) → ITEMS
- 15. Genre of some mind-boggling drawings → OPART
- 17. Major-___ (big shot) → DOMO
- 19. Concludes → ENDS
- 22. Mouth-related → ORAL
- 23. Sunburn soother → ALOE
- 24. Actress Polo of "Meet the Parents" → TERI
- 25. Relocate → MOVE
- 26. "Send help!" → SOS
- 27. Director Craven → WES
Down
- 1. Flaky mineral → MICA
- 2. Tons and tons → ALOT
- 3. *S'mores-like cookies sold seasonally → MALLOMARS
- 4. "That's ___-brainer!" → ANO
- 5. Additive that comes in small pink packets ... or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues? → SWEETNLOW
- 6. Egg cell → OVUM
- 7. Orange Thanksgiving dish → YAMS
- 9. Continent that's home to three of the New Seven Wonders of the World → ASIA
- 12. Broadcast live on the internet, say → STREAM
- 16. ___ sci (college major, in brief) → POLI
- 17. *Fruity gumdrop candy → DOTS
- 18. *Treat advertised as "Milk's favorite cookie" → OREO
- 20. *Ice cream bar brand → DOVE
- 21. *Company known for its boxes of chocolates → SEES
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About the NYT Midi Crossword
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Capital of Georgia, for short”?
The answer is ATL, a 3-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 1, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Capital of Georgia, for short”?
3 letters: ATL.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Midi crossword on August 1, 2026, at 13-Across.
Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Midi answers?
Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Midi answers page.