Genre for "Stranger Things"
Crossword Answer — August 02, 2026
Think of a genre filled with futuristic technology, aliens, and otherworldly possibilities 👽
NYT Mini Crossword
Sunday, August 02, 2026
By Sam Ezersky
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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- 1. Something you might ask for while staying over at a friend's house — Answer: WIFI. Hint: It’s the connection you’ll want for browsing, streaming, and messaging from your friend’s place. 📶
- 5. Genre for "Stranger Things" — Answer: SCIFI. Hint: Think of a genre filled with futuristic technology, aliens, and otherworldly possibilities 👽
- 7. Unlikely pants to wear to a wedding — Answer: JEANS. Hint: Think of the classic casual denim trousers that are a poor fit for formal vows 👖
- 8. Octagonal sign word — Answer: STOP. Hint: Look for the command on a red road sign where drivers must halt. 🛑
- 9. Where sows are housed — Answer: STY. Hint: Think of the humble farm shelter where mother pigs rest 🐷
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- 1. Newspaper that covers the stock market, for short — Answer: WSJ. Hint: This abbreviated financial daily is a go-to source for Wall Street news. 📰
- 2. Puts a cold pack on — Answer: ICES. Hint: Treats a sore spot with a chilly compress 🧊
- 3. Official decrees — Answer: FIATS. Hint: Think of authoritative commands issued by someone in power. 📜
- 4. "Otherwise ..." — Answer: IFNOT. Hint: This phrase introduces an alternative when the previous condition doesn’t hold. 🔄
- 6. Words before "with my little eye," in a game — Answer: ISPY. Hint: Think of the classic observation game where players challenge one another to spot something nearby 👀
The answer to “Genre for "Stranger Things"” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SCIFI — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Mini on August 2, 2026 (5-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.
“Genre for "Stranger Things"” answer
SCIFI (5 letters)
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Why the answer is SCIFI
Think of a genre filled with futuristic technology, aliens, and otherworldly possibilities 👽
More NYT Mini answers for August 2, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Mini on August 2, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
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- 1. Something you might ask for while staying over at a friend's house → WIFI
- 5. Genre for "Stranger Things" → SCIFI
- 7. Unlikely pants to wear to a wedding → JEANS
- 8. Octagonal sign word → STOP
- 9. Where sows are housed → STY
Down
- 1. Newspaper that covers the stock market, for short → WSJ
- 2. Puts a cold pack on → ICES
- 3. Official decrees → FIATS
- 4. "Otherwise ..." → IFNOT
- 6. Words before "with my little eye," in a game → ISPY
Want the whole grid in one place? The full NYT Mini answer list for August 2, 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 “Genre for "Stranger Things"”?
The answer is SCIFI, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 2, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Genre for "Stranger Things"”?
5 letters: SCIFI.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Mini crossword on August 2, 2026, at 5-Across.
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.