Photo ___ (publicity events)
Crossword Answer — August 03, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword
Monday, August 03, 2026
By Christina Iverson
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Fire enthusiast, slangily — Answer: PYRO. Hint: This slangy term describes someone especially fascinated by flames. 🔥
- 5. Q: Why did the farmer ___ under his tractor? — Answer: SLEEP. Hint: The farmer found an unconventional place to catch some nighttime rest. 😴
- 6. Many buildings on campus — Answer: HALLS. Hint: Think of the university structures where students attend classes or live. 🏫
- 7. A: So he could wake up ___ in the morning! — Answer: OILY. Hint: A greasy morning-after condition is the key to this playful phrase. 🧴
- 8. Aliens, for short — Answer: ETS. Hint: A sci-fi abbreviation for visitors from beyond Earth 👽
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- 1. Braid, to a Brit — Answer: PLAIT. Hint: Think of the British word for a woven lock of hair. 🪮
- 2. Hollers — Answer: YELLS. Hint: What someone does when shouting loudly across a crowded room 📣
- 3. Depend (on) — Answer: RELY. Hint: Count on someone or something to come through when you need it most 🤝
- 4. Photo ___ (publicity events) — Answer: OPS. Hint: These are staged moments where celebrities pose for cameras. 📸
- 5. One of two often sold in a box — Answer: SHOE. Hint: Think of the matching item worn on one foot, usually paired with its mate. 👟
The answer to “Photo ___ (publicity events)” in the New York Times Mini crossword is OPS — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Mini on August 3, 2026 (4-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.
“Photo ___ (publicity events)” answer
OPS (3 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 OPS.
Why the answer is OPS
These are staged moments where celebrities pose for cameras. 📸
More NYT Mini answers for August 3, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Mini on August 3, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Fire enthusiast, slangily → PYRO
- 5. Q: Why did the farmer ___ under his tractor? → SLEEP
- 6. Many buildings on campus → HALLS
- 7. A: So he could wake up ___ in the morning! → OILY
- 8. Aliens, for short → ETS
Down
- 1. Braid, to a Brit → PLAIT
- 2. Hollers → YELLS
- 3. Depend (on) → RELY
- 4. Photo ___ (publicity events) → OPS
- 5. One of two often sold in a box → SHOE
Want the whole grid in one place? The full NYT Mini answer list for August 3, 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 “Photo ___ (publicity events)”?
The answer is OPS, a 3-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 3, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Photo ___ (publicity events)”?
3 letters: OPS.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Mini crossword on August 3, 2026, at 4-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.