Own up to
Crossword Answer — August 01, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword
Saturday, August 01, 2026
By Joel Fagliano
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Coffee choice before bed — Answer: DECAF. Hint: Choose the caffeine-free option if you want to sleep soundly after your evening cup ☕
- 6. Recurring bug? — Answer: CICADA. Hint: This noisy insect famously returns in enormous broods after years underground. 🪲
- 7. California's most valuable crop, just barely edging out grapes — Answer: ALMONDS. Hint: Think of the crunchy tree nut that makes California’s orchards especially prosperous 🌳
- 8. Fist pound — Answer: DAP. Hint: Think of a friendly fist-to-fist greeting between pals. 🤜
- 9. Back of a soccer goal — Answer: NET. Hint: It catches the ball when a soccer shot finds its target ⚽
- 10. Carefully thought (over) — Answer: MULLED. Hint: Think of something thoroughly pondered before reaching a decision. 🤔
- 12. Brain sparks — Answer: IDEAS. Hint: These are the creative thoughts that pop into your head. 💡
- 13. Something that might end after "Pencils down!" — Answer: TEST. Hint: It’s the classroom challenge that officially wraps up when time is called. 📝
Down
- 1. Indentations at the end of a smile — Answer: DIMPLES. Hint: These charming cheek hollows can make a grin even more distinctive 😊
- 2. Green: Prefix — Answer: ECO. Hint: This prefix points to nature, sustainability, and environmental concerns 🌱
- 3. Film festival with the Palme d'Or — Answer: CANNES. Hint: This glamorous French Riviera event awards cinema’s coveted top prize 🎬
- 4. No ___ sugar (product claim) — Answer: ADDED. Hint: A label making this claim means no extra sweetener was put in during production. 🍬
- 5. Speedy — Answer: FAST. Hint: Think of something that happens in a hurry. ⚡
- 6. Anthropic's A.I. assistant — Answer: CLAUDE. Hint: Think of the A.I. assistant named after a famous French painter 🎨
- 7. Own up to — Answer: ADMIT. Hint: Confess that you were responsible for it. 🙋
- 11. Back muscle, for short — Answer: LAT. Hint: This muscle helps you pull things down and is often called the wings of your back! 🦇
The answer to “Own up to” in the New York Times Mini crossword is ADMIT — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Mini on August 1, 2026 (7-Down), 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.
“Own up to” answer
ADMIT (5 letters)
Use the reveal tiles above to uncover the solution one letter at a time if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Prefer the full answer straight away? It's ADMIT.
Why the answer is ADMIT
Confess that you were responsible for it. 🙋
More NYT Mini answers for August 1, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Mini on August 1, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Coffee choice before bed → DECAF
- 6. Recurring bug? → CICADA
- 7. California's most valuable crop, just barely edging out grapes → ALMONDS
- 8. Fist pound → DAP
- 9. Back of a soccer goal → NET
- 10. Carefully thought (over) → MULLED
- 12. Brain sparks → IDEAS
- 13. Something that might end after "Pencils down!" → TEST
Down
- 1. Indentations at the end of a smile → DIMPLES
- 2. Green: Prefix → ECO
- 3. Film festival with the Palme d'Or → CANNES
- 4. No ___ sugar (product claim) → ADDED
- 5. Speedy → FAST
- 6. Anthropic's A.I. assistant → CLAUDE
- 7. Own up to → ADMIT
- 11. Back muscle, for short → LAT
Want the whole grid in one place? The full NYT Mini answer list for August 1, 2026 is on the puzzle's answers page, and today's live NYT Mini answers are always one click away from the today page.
About the NYT Mini Crossword
The New York Times Mini is a free, 5×5 (sometimes larger) bite-size version of the paper's famous crossword, edited by Joel Fagliano. It publishes a fresh grid every day and is built for a fast solve — most players finish in a minute or two — which is exactly why a single tricky clue stands out. Because the Mini leans on everyday, current references, the answers are usually common words once the wordplay clicks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Own up to”?
The answer is ADMIT, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 1, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Own up to”?
5 letters: ADMIT.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Mini crossword on August 1, 2026, at 7-Down.
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.