Buzzers by the trash
Crossword Answer — August 04, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword
Tuesday, August 04, 2026
By Joel Fagliano
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Put in persistent hard work — Answer: GRIND. Hint: Keep at it steadily, even when the task feels repetitive. 💪
- 6. The "A" of A/V — Answer: AUDIO. Hint: It refers to the sound side of a setup paired with visuals. 🔊
- 7. Buzzers by the trash — Answer: FLIES. Hint: These pesky insects are often found swarming around garbage cans. 🪰
- 8. What was always seen blocking Wilson's face, on "Home Improvement" — Answer: FENCE. Hint: Think of the sitcom neighbor whose face was perpetually hidden behind a backyard barrier. 🏡
- 9. Outer boundaries — Answer: EDGES. Hint: Think of the lines that mark where something stops and the outside begins. 🧭
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- 1. Politician's stumble — Answer: GAFFE. Hint: A public-speaking blunder that can leave a candidate red-faced. 😳
- 2. Was totally awesome — Answer: RULED. Hint: Think of a punchy past-tense slang word for being impressively excellent. 😎
- 3. What bar bouncers spend all night doing — Answer: IDING. Hint: They keep checking patrons’ identification before letting them in. 🪪
- 4. Nephew's sister — Answer: NIECE. Hint: Think of the young female relative who is your sibling’s daughter. 👧
- 5. Units of a vaccine — Answer: DOSES. Hint: Think of the measured amounts administered in each shot. 💉
The answer to “Buzzers by the trash” in the New York Times Mini crossword is FLIES — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Mini on August 4, 2026 (7-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.
“Buzzers by the trash” answer
FLIES (5 letters)
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Why the answer is FLIES
These pesky insects are often found swarming around garbage cans. 🪰
More NYT Mini answers for August 4, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Mini on August 4, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Put in persistent hard work → GRIND
- 6. The "A" of A/V → AUDIO
- 7. Buzzers by the trash → FLIES
- 8. What was always seen blocking Wilson's face, on "Home Improvement" → FENCE
- 9. Outer boundaries → EDGES
Down
- 1. Politician's stumble → GAFFE
- 2. Was totally awesome → RULED
- 3. What bar bouncers spend all night doing → IDING
- 4. Nephew's sister → NIECE
- 5. Units of a vaccine → DOSES
Want the whole grid in one place? The full NYT Mini answer list for August 4, 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 “Buzzers by the trash”?
The answer is FLIES, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 4, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Buzzers by the trash”?
5 letters: FLIES.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Mini crossword on August 4, 2026, at 7-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.