NYT Mini · 4-Across · 5 letters

Wordle and Scrabble, for two NYT Mini crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 29, 2026

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Meaning cue

Use the five-letter plural category for activities such as Wordle and Scrabble.

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Answer

GAMES

Why it fits

Wordle and Scrabble are both word GAMES. The phrase “for two” asks for their shared plural category rather than another example.

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What narrows the clue

Two named examples followed by “for two” request the broader plural category containing both.

Answer meaning

Games are structured activities played for entertainment or competition under understood rules.

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4-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for August 29, 2026.

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