Blasting aid

Crossword Answer — August 02, 2026

Answer

A powerful explosive often associated with demolition can provide the needed boom 💥

Premier Crossword Answers

Premier Crossword

Sunday, August 02, 2026

By Frank A. Longo

Tap a square to reveal a letter.

Or reveal one clue at a time with the Hint and Answer buttons below.

Premier Crossword Clues

Across

  1. 1Western Australia’s capital
  2. 6Longing (for)
  3. 12Salmon varieties
  4. 20-- Lodge (motel chain)
  5. 21Shake, as from fear
  6. 22Nectar collector
  7. 23Start of a riddle
  8. 25One bearing witness
  9. 26Grassy turf
  10. 27Certain cereal grass
  11. 28Tweaked text
  12. 30Major news agcy., once
  13. 31Collection
  14. 34Riddle, part 2
  15. 38Make skillfully
  16. 39Bowled over
  17. 41Vikings’ milieu
  18. 42Paradises
  19. 43Riddle, part 3
  20. 46Bride’s new title
  21. 47One “A” of AAA: Abbr.
  22. 48Bicycle roller
  23. 49Actress Spacek
  24. 52“NCIS: Origins” airer
  25. 55Riddle, part 4
  26. 61Maker of the Yukon SUV
  27. 64The “S” of OS: Abbr.
  28. 65Mil. show sponsor
  29. 66Protruding gut
  30. 67Kindled anew
  31. 69Most hackneyed
  32. 72Reef ring
  33. 73Language of Rome, in Rome
  34. 76Burnt residue
  35. 77One rival of 52-Across
  36. 79Certain cereal grass
  37. 80Riddle, part 5
  38. 85“Send help!”
  39. 86Draw -- on (aim at)
  40. 871984 Daytona 500 winner Yarborough
  41. 88Disintegrate, as a cell
  42. 92Four-term U.S. prez
  43. 94Riddle, part 6
  44. 98Alma --
  45. 101Edmonton’s prov.
  46. 103Rack up
  47. 104Desert haven
  48. 105End of the riddle
  49. 108Handyman, informally
  50. 109Puppy’s bite
  51. 110Included in
  52. 111Cow cry
  53. 113GPS display
  54. 115Empresses of old Russia
  55. 117Riddle’s answer
  56. 123Ring out
  57. 124Per each unit
  58. 125Walkways
  59. 126Person who is levied
  60. 127Conical tents
  61. 128Yummy tidbit

Down

  1. 1Church seats
  2. 2Certain recording of underwater depth
  3. 3Driver’s fury
  4. 4Blasting aid
  5. 5Ad -- committee
  6. 6Pale blue hue
  7. 7Extremist sect
  8. 8Veiled
  9. 9Climbing vine
  10. 10Opposite of paleo-
  11. 11Watery porridge
  12. 12Patio lounge
  13. 13Kettle quaff
  14. 14Lay to rest
  15. 15More destitute
  16. 16Kvetchers’ cries of woe
  17. 17Greater than 90 degrees, as an angle
  18. 18Continue
  19. 19Tiny letter flourishes
  20. 24Alley- -- (hoops play)
  21. 29Make a quick visit, as to a grocery store
  22. 32Joan -- (French martyr)
  23. 33Potato chip brand
  24. 34Examine before robbing, as a building
  25. 35“So-o-o cute!”
  26. 36Luau garland
  27. 37Actors Asner and Harris
  28. 38Nashville-based awards org.
  29. 39Monogram letters: Abbr.
  30. 40Emperor before Galba
  31. 44“That’s my goal”
  32. 45Org. for an air marshal
  33. 46Hit 1990s PC game
  34. 50Aug. follower
  35. 51-- -pitch softball
  36. 52Tint
  37. 53Browbeat
  38. 54Fashion trend
  39. 56In motion
  40. 57Top-secret govt. org.
  41. 58Frigid
  42. 59Taken -- (caught by surprise)
  43. 60Vegas wager
  44. 61Grasps tightly
  45. 62“Ditto!”
  46. 63Talons, e.g.
  47. 68Bit of land in la mer
  48. 69Foot bottom
  49. 70“-- Beso” (Paul Anka hit)
  50. 71Crustacean used for soup
  51. 74At a distance
  52. 75Worn-down pencil, e.g.
  53. 77“After -- said and done ...”
  54. 78Jessica of “The Sinner”
  55. 81Maker of Monopoly
  56. 82Sch. URL ender
  57. 83Give lip to
  58. 84Broncos legend John
  59. 89National park of California
  60. 90Spicy Thai chili sauce
  61. 91“Minimum” has three
  62. 92Handful
  63. 93Unexpected visitors
  64. 95Bogey beater
  65. 96Aussie bird
  66. 97Garden pond fish
  67. 98Meditation incantation
  68. 99Flavorings in licorices
  69. 100Great throw for a QB
  70. 101Cost to run a promo
  71. 102Allow to look at
  72. 106Grandmas
  73. 107Note equivalent to F sharp
  74. 108Medico
  75. 111Eggnog spice
  76. 112Cheers for a matador
  77. 114“Hey ... over here”
  78. 116Fish eggs
  79. 118Chimp, e.g.
  80. 119Shred
  81. 12022nd letter
  82. 121Choose
  83. 122Tarnish

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Western Australia’s capital — Answer: PERTH. Hint: This sunny city sits on Australia’s west coast, far from Sydney and Melbourne. 🌏
  2. 6. Longing (for) — Answer: ACHING. Hint: What you may feel when you deeply yearn for someone or something 💭
  3. 12. Salmon varieties — Answer: CHINOOKS. Hint: These Pacific salmon are prized for their rich flavor and impressive size. 🐟
  4. 20. -- Lodge (motel chain) — Answer: ECONO. Hint: This motel chain is known for keeping overnight stays easy on the wallet. 🛏️
  5. 21. Shake, as from fear — Answer: QUIVER. Hint: Think of the involuntary trembling your body can do when you’re scared. 😨
  6. 22. Nectar collector — Answer: HONEYBEE. Hint: This buzzing pollinator visits flowers to gather sweet nectar 🐝
  7. 23. Start of a riddle — Answer: WHATCOULDYOU. Hint: It’s the opening phrase that invites someone to ponder a puzzling question. 🤔
  8. 25. One bearing witness — Answer: ATTESTER. Hint: Someone who confirms that an event or statement is true might fill this role. 👀
  9. 26. Grassy turf — Answer: SOD. Hint: Think of a square or roll of grass-covered earth used to create a lawn 🌱
  10. 27. Certain cereal grass — Answer: OAT. Hint: Think of the grain commonly rolled into a hearty breakfast bowl. 🥣
  11. 28. Tweaked text — Answer: EDITED. Hint: This describes writing that has been revised or corrected for clarity. ✍️
  12. 30. Major news agcy., once — Answer: UPI. Hint: This former wire service once delivered major headlines to newspapers worldwide. 📰
  13. 31. Collection — Answer: GROUP. Hint: Think of several items gathered together in one place. 🧺
  14. 34. Riddle, part 2 — Answer: CALLASERIESOF. Hint: For the sequel, imagine a phone command asking someone to contact a sequence of things. ☎️
  15. 38. Make skillfully — Answer: CRAFT. Hint: Create something with care and practiced skill 🛠️
  16. 39. Bowled over — Answer: INAWE. Hint: This describes feeling utterly amazed or impressed. 🤩
  17. 41. Vikings’ milieu — Answer: SEA. Hint: Think of the vast natural expanse their longships crossed on raids. 🌊
  18. 42. Paradises — Answer: EDENS. Hint: Think of the lush biblical gardens often imagined as perfect havens. 🌿
  19. 43. Riddle, part 3 — Answer: MAGAZINESWITH. Hint: Think of periodicals followed by a word that signals company or association. 📰
  20. 46. Bride’s new title — Answer: MRS. Hint: A newly married woman may use this form of address. 💍
  21. 47. One “A” of AAA: Abbr. — Answer: AMER. Hint: Think of the first word in the name of the familiar roadside-assistance organization, shortened for a crossword grid. 🚗
  22. 48. Bicycle roller — Answer: TIRE. Hint: It’s the rubber ring that grips the road and keeps your ride rolling 🚲
  23. 49. Actress Spacek — Answer: SISSY. Hint: Think of the Oscar-winning actress who portrayed Loretta Lynn in Coal Miner’s Daughter. 🎬
  24. 52. “NCIS: Origins” airer — Answer: CBS. Hint: This crime-show prequel airs on a major broadcast network famous for its eye logo and primetime hits 📺
  25. 55. Riddle, part 4 — Answer: CARTOONPANELSABOUT. Hint: What subject do comic-strip frames focus on? 🗯️
  26. 61. Maker of the Yukon SUV — Answer: GMC. Hint: Think of the automaker behind this full-size SUV, not the vehicle’s model name. 🚙
  27. 64. The “S” of OS: Abbr. — Answer: SYS. Hint: Think of the operating-system abbreviation’s component that refers to the system itself. 💻
  28. 65. Mil. show sponsor — Answer: USO. Hint: This organization is famous for bringing entertainment and support to troops overseas. 🎭
  29. 66. Protruding gut — Answer: POTBELLY. Hint: Think of a noticeable, rounded tummy that juts forward. 🫃
  30. 67. Kindled anew — Answer: RELIT. Hint: Set a flame going again 🔥
  31. 69. Most hackneyed — Answer: STALEST. Hint: The most worn-out and unoriginal of the bunch—like a joke told far too many times. 🥱
  32. 72. Reef ring — Answer: ATOLL. Hint: Picture a circular coral formation enclosing a calm lagoon in tropical waters 🪸
  33. 73. Language of Rome, in Rome — Answer: ITALIANO. Hint: It’s what you’d call the local tongue while chatting in the Eternal City. 🇮🇹
  34. 76. Burnt residue — Answer: ASH. Hint: What remains after wood or paper finishes burning? 🔥
  35. 77. One rival of 52-Across — Answer: ABC. Hint: Think of a major American broadcast network competing with another familiar one. 📺
  36. 79. Certain cereal grass — Answer: RYE. Hint: This hardy grain often appears in dark bread and gives some whiskey its distinctive flavor 🌾
  37. 80. Riddle, part 5 — Answer: POWERFULHEROESLIKE. Hint: Think of a phrase that introduces examples of mighty champions. 🦸
  38. 85. “Send help!” — Answer: SOS. Hint: A brief distress signal used when immediate rescue is needed. 🚨
  39. 86. Draw -- on (aim at) — Answer: ABEAD. Hint: Think of the small aiming mark you line up with when taking a shot 🎯
  40. 87. 1984 Daytona 500 winner Yarborough — Answer: CALE. Hint: This legendary NASCAR driver's four-letter first name is the key. 🏁
  41. 88. Disintegrate, as a cell — Answer: LYSE. Hint: Think of what happens when a cell’s membrane breaks apart in the lab 🧫
  42. 92. Four-term U.S. prez — Answer: FDR. Hint: Think of the president who guided America through the Great Depression and most of World War II. 🇺🇸
  43. 94. Riddle, part 6 — Answer: SUPERSILKWORM. Hint: Think of a larger-than-life caterpillar with a talent for making luxurious thread. 🐛
  44. 98. Alma -- — Answer: MATER. Hint: A fond or formal term for the school or university you attended 🎓
  45. 101. Edmonton’s prov. — Answer: ALB. Hint: Think of the Canadian province where Edmonton is the capital 🗺️
  46. 103. Rack up — Answer: AMASS. Hint: Think of steadily collecting more and more, like points or possessions. 📈
  47. 104. Desert haven — Answer: OASIS. Hint: A lush, refreshing refuge surrounded by endless sand is this. 🏝️
  48. 105. End of the riddle — Answer: ANDWONDERGRUB. Hint: Think of the quirky phrase that brings a riddle to its close. 🧩
  49. 108. Handyman, informally — Answer: DIYER. Hint: This person tackles home repairs without calling in a professional. 🔧
  50. 109. Puppy’s bite — Answer: NIP. Hint: A tiny doggy chomp that’s more playful than painful 🐶
  51. 110. Included in — Answer: PARTOF. Hint: Think of a phrase meaning contained within something else. 🧩
  52. 111. Cow cry — Answer: MOO. Hint: It’s the familiar sound made by a cow in the pasture 🐄
  53. 113. GPS display — Answer: MAP. Hint: It shows roads, places, and your route from above. 🧭
  54. 115. Empresses of old Russia — Answer: TSARINAS. Hint: These female rulers held the highest throne in imperial Russia. 👑
  55. 117. Riddle’s answer — Answer: LARVALCOMICS. Hint: Think of humorous illustrated stories starring immature insects. 🐛
  56. 123. Ring out — Answer: RESONATE. Hint: To ring out is to echo with a rich, lingering sound. 🔔
  57. 124. Per each unit — Answer: APIECE. Hint: Think of a slightly old-fashioned phrase meaning “for every one.” 😉
  58. 125. Walkways — Answer: PATHS. Hint: Routes you might follow on foot through a park or neighborhood 🚶
  59. 126. Person who is levied — Answer: ASSESSEE. Hint: Think of the person who receives the tax bill rather than sends it. 💰
  60. 127. Conical tents — Answer: TEPEES. Hint: Think of the portable cone-shaped homes traditionally used by some Indigenous peoples of the Great Plains. ⛺
  61. 128. Yummy tidbit — Answer: TREAT. Hint: A small, delicious surprise you might enjoy as a reward 🍬

Down

  1. 1. Church seats — Answer: PEWS. Hint: Look for the simple benches where a congregation sits during a service. ⛪
  2. 2. Certain recording of underwater depth — Answer: ECHOGRAM. Hint: This chart uses reflected sound waves to map what lies beneath the surface. 🌊
  3. 3. Driver’s fury — Answer: ROADRAGE. Hint: A heated temper that can flare up behind the wheel 🚗
  4. 4. Blasting aid — Answer: TNT. Hint: A powerful explosive often associated with demolition can provide the needed boom 💥
  5. 5. Ad -- committee — Answer: HOC. Hint: This Latin phrase describes a committee formed for one specific purpose. 🏛️
  6. 6. Pale blue hue — Answer: AQUA. Hint: Think of the light blue shade often associated with clear tropical water. 🌊
  7. 7. Extremist sect — Answer: CULT. Hint: A small group with intense beliefs and unsettling devotion might fit this description. 🕯️
  8. 8. Veiled — Answer: HID. Hint: Kept out of sight or concealed from view 🙈
  9. 9. Climbing vine — Answer: IVY. Hint: This leafy wall-crawler often decorates old castles. 🌿
  10. 10. Opposite of paleo- — Answer: NEO. Hint: Think of a modern twist on ancient things! 🆕
  11. 11. Watery porridge — Answer: GRUEL. Hint: Think of a thin, watery meal often served in old-timey stories. 🥣
  12. 12. Patio lounge — Answer: CHAISE. Hint: Picture a comfy outdoor seat where you can stretch out and soak up the sun. ☀️
  13. 13. Kettle quaff — Answer: HOTTEA. Hint: A steaming mugful that warms you from the inside out ☕
  14. 14. Lay to rest — Answer: INTER. Hint: Think of the formal verb for placing someone in a grave. ⚰️
  15. 15. More destitute — Answer: NEEDIER. Hint: This describes someone with even fewer financial resources than before 💸
  16. 16. Kvetchers’ cries of woe — Answer: OYS. Hint: Think of the short exclamations of misery favored by chronic complainers. 😩
  17. 17. Greater than 90 degrees, as an angle — Answer: OBTUSE. Hint: Think of an angle that opens wider than a right angle but stays below a straight line 📐
  18. 18. Continue — Answer: KEEPON. Hint: Don’t stop—carry on with what you’re doing. 🚶
  19. 19. Tiny letter flourishes — Answer: SERIFS. Hint: Look for the small finishing strokes that give printed letters their classic shape. ✒️
  20. 24. Alley- -- (hoops play) — Answer: OOP. Hint: It’s the high-flying basketball play where one player sends the ball up for a teammate to finish in midair. 🏀
  21. 29. Make a quick visit, as to a grocery store — Answer: DASHIN. Hint: Think of stopping by briefly to grab a few essentials. 🛒
  22. 32. Joan -- (French martyr) — Answer: OFARC. Hint: Think of the famous French heroine and military leader associated with Joan. ⚔️
  23. 33. Potato chip brand — Answer: UTZ. Hint: Look for a snack brand famous for its classic potato chips and cheerful red logo. 🥔
  24. 34. Examine before robbing, as a building — Answer: CASEOUT. Hint: Scout the place carefully before making your move. 🕵️
  25. 35. “So-o-o cute!” — Answer: AWW. Hint: A tiny expression of affectionate delight when something melts your heart 😊
  26. 36. Luau garland — Answer: LEI. Hint: Think of the fragrant flower necklace traditionally welcomed at a Hawaiian celebration. 🌺
  27. 37. Actors Asner and Harris — Answer: EDS. Hint: Both performers are known by the same brief first name. 🎬
  28. 38. Nashville-based awards org. — Answer: CMA. Hint: This organization celebrates the best in country music each year! 🎶
  29. 39. Monogram letters: Abbr. — Answer: INITS. Hint: These are the shortened letters that identify a person by name. ✍️
  30. 40. Emperor before Galba — Answer: NERO. Hint: This Roman ruler reigned immediately before Galba took the throne. 🏛️
  31. 44. “That’s my goal” — Answer: ITRY. Hint: A determined person might say this to express their intention to succeed. 🎯
  32. 45. Org. for an air marshal — Answer: TSA. Hint: Think of the U.S. agency that keeps air travel secure and employs federal air marshals. ✈️
  33. 46. Hit 1990s PC game — Answer: MYST. Hint: Think of the atmospheric island puzzle adventure that captivated PC players in the ’90s. 🏝️
  34. 50. Aug. follower — Answer: SEPT. Hint: Think of the month that comes immediately after August on the calendar 📅
  35. 51. -- -pitch softball — Answer: SLO. Hint: This relaxed version of softball lobs the ball rather than firing it fast. 🥎
  36. 52. Tint — Answer: COLOR. Hint: Think of the visual quality that makes something red, blue, or green 🎨
  37. 53. Browbeat — Answer: BULLY. Hint: To intimidate someone into submission is to do this. 😠
  38. 54. Fashion trend — Answer: STYLE. Hint: A popular way of dressing that’s currently in vogue 👗
  39. 56. In motion — Answer: ASTIR. Hint: Not sitting still, but lively and underway 🚶
  40. 57. Top-secret govt. org. — Answer: NSA. Hint: This federal intelligence agency is famously associated with monitoring communications. 🕵️
  41. 58. Frigid — Answer: POLAR. Hint: Think of the icy extremes found near Earth’s poles. 🧊
  42. 59. Taken -- (caught by surprise) — Answer: ABACK. Hint: A sudden surprise can leave you momentarily stunned 😲
  43. 60. Vegas wager — Answer: BET. Hint: It’s what you might put on a roulette number or a winning team 🎰
  44. 61. Grasps tightly — Answer: GRIPS. Hint: Holds on firmly, as if unwilling to let go 🤝
  45. 62. “Ditto!” — Answer: METOO. Hint: A quick way to say you feel the same way. 🤝
  46. 63. Talons, e.g. — Answer: CLAWS. Hint: A bird of prey uses these sharp gripping appendages to seize its dinner. 🦅
  47. 68. Bit of land in la mer — Answer: ILE. Hint: Look for the French word meaning a small island, tucked into the clue’s language. 🏝️
  48. 69. Foot bottom — Answer: SOLE. Hint: It’s the part of your foot that touches the ground 👣
  49. 70. “-- Beso” (Paul Anka hit) — Answer: ESO. Hint: Fill in the Spanish word meaning “that” in Paul Anka’s catchy romantic hit title. 🎶
  50. 71. Crustacean used for soup — Answer: SHECRAB. Hint: Think of the female crab celebrated in a rich Southern soup. 🦀
  51. 74. At a distance — Answer: AFAR. Hint: A word describing something that happens far away. 🌌
  52. 75. Worn-down pencil, e.g. — Answer: NUB. Hint: It’s the little remnant left after something has been mostly used up. ✏️
  53. 77. “After -- said and done ...” — Answer: ALLIS. Hint: This phrase signals that everything has been considered and the matter is settled. ✅
  54. 78. Jessica of “The Sinner” — Answer: BIEL. Hint: Think of the actress who played Mary Camden on “7th Heaven.” 🎬
  55. 81. Maker of Monopoly — Answer: HASBRO. Hint: Think of the game company behind Monopoly and many other family favorites. 🎲
  56. 82. Sch. URL ender — Answer: EDU. Hint: Look for the website suffix commonly associated with schools and universities. 🎓
  57. 83. Give lip to — Answer: SASS. Hint: It means to answer disrespectfully, with a cheeky attitude. 😏
  58. 84. Broncos legend John — Answer: ELWAY. Hint: Think of the Hall of Fame quarterback who led Denver to two Super Bowl victories 🏈
  59. 89. National park of California — Answer: YOSEMITE. Hint: Think of California’s iconic park known for towering granite cliffs and spectacular waterfalls 🏞️
  60. 90. Spicy Thai chili sauce — Answer: SRIRACHA. Hint: This fiery condiment is often drizzled on noodles, eggs, and anything needing a kick 🌶️
  61. 91. “Minimum” has three — Answer: EMS. Hint: Look closely at the spelling of “minimum”—one letter appears three times. 🔍
  62. 92. Handful — Answer: FEW. Hint: Sometimes, less is more! 🌟
  63. 93. Unexpected visitors — Answer: DROPINS. Hint: Think of guests who show up without calling ahead. 🚪
  64. 95. Bogey beater — Answer: PAR. Hint: In golf, this score is one stroke better than a bogey. ⛳
  65. 96. Aussie bird — Answer: EMU. Hint: This flightless Australian runner is famous for its long legs and speedy stride. 🐦
  66. 97. Garden pond fish — Answer: KOI. Hint: These colorful carp are a classic sight in ornamental ponds. 🐟
  67. 98. Meditation incantation — Answer: MANTRA. Hint: A sacred phrase repeated to help quiet and focus the mind 🧘
  68. 99. Flavorings in licorices — Answer: ANISES. Hint: These aromatic spices give many licorice candies their distinctive sweet flavor 🌿
  69. 100. Great throw for a QB — Answer: TDPASS. Hint: It’s the kind of throw that puts points on the scoreboard for the quarterback’s team. 🏈
  70. 101. Cost to run a promo — Answer: ADRATE. Hint: Think of the fee charged for placing or running an advertisement. 💰
  71. 102. Allow to look at — Answer: LETSEE. Hint: Give someone permission to take a peek. 👀
  72. 106. Grandmas — Answer: NANAS. Hint: Think of the affectionate family nickname for more than one grandmother. 👵
  73. 107. Note equivalent to F sharp — Answer: GFLAT. Hint: Think of the enharmonic name for the black key between F and G on a piano. 🎹
  74. 108. Medico — Answer: DOC. Hint: A familiar short title for a physician. 🩺
  75. 111. Eggnog spice — Answer: MACE. Hint: Think of the warm, fragrant spice made from the outer covering of nutmeg seeds 🎄
  76. 112. Cheers for a matador — Answer: OLES. Hint: A bullfighting crowd might shout these Spanish cheers to celebrate a daring performance! 🐂
  77. 114. “Hey ... over here” — Answer: PSST. Hint: A quiet way to catch someone’s attention from nearby. 🤫
  78. 116. Fish eggs — Answer: ROE. Hint: Think of a delicacy often served on blinis or as a garnish! 🎣
  79. 118. Chimp, e.g. — Answer: APE. Hint: Think of a tailless primate closely related to humans 🐒
  80. 119. Shred — Answer: RIP. Hint: Think of what paper does when you pull it apart. 📄
  81. 120. 22nd letter — Answer: VEE. Hint: Think of the alphabet letter that comes right after U. 🔤
  82. 121. Choose — Answer: OPT. Hint: Select one possibility from the available options. 🎯
  83. 122. Tarnish — Answer: MAR. Hint: Think of a blemish that spoils either a surface or a reputation. ✨

The answer to “Blasting aid” in the Premier crossword is TNT — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the Premier crossword on August 2, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 4-Down. If it's the entry standing between you and a clean grid, that's the word you need — and below you'll find why it fits, plus links to the day's other clues if more than one square is giving you trouble.

“Blasting aid” answer

TNT (3 letters)

Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is TNT.

Why the answer is TNT

A powerful explosive often associated with demolition can provide the needed boom 💥

When else has “Blasting aid” appeared?

Premier reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up before, and what the answer was each time — handy if you landed here from a puzzle on another date.

August 2, 2026 (this puzzle) → TNT. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.

More clues from the Premier Crossword on August 2, 2026

Stuck elsewhere in the grid? Here are some of the crossing and nearby clues from the same puzzle — tap any for its answer and explanation.

Want every clue in one place? The full Premier answer list for August 2, 2026 is on that day's grid page, and today's live Premier Crossword answers are always one tap from the today page.

About the Premier Crossword

The Premier Crossword is King Features Syndicate's Sunday puzzle, built every week by Frank A. Longo and carried by newspapers across the country as well as free online. It's a full Sunday-size 21×21 grid of roughly 140 to 150 clues, all hanging off a single punning theme announced in the puzzle's title. At that size the fill ranges widely — brand names, older pop culture, geography and plenty of crossword-friendly short words — so it's rarely the theme that stops solvers, but one unfamiliar proper noun in a corner. Because a 21×21 has so many crossings, a single confirmed answer usually cascades into the rest of the section.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Blasting aid”?

The answer is TNT, a 3-letter word. It appeared in the Premier crossword on August 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Blasting aid”?

3 letters: TNT.

Where did this clue appear?

In the Premier crossword on August 2, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 4-Down.

Can “Blasting aid” have a different answer?

Yes — Premier sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Premier Crossword answers?

The full grid for August 2, 2026 is on the Premier Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

NYT Crossword Answers NYT Mini Crossword Answers Premier Crossword Answers — Aug 2 Wordle Hint Today Connections Hint Today Strands Hint Today Quordle Hint Today Contexto Hint Today Spotle Hint Today Minute Cryptic Answer Today Pips Hint Today Jumble Answers Today