The word “running” puts the fear of god into many—myself included. However, it’s mandatory when it comes to the Aug. 14 NYT Mini Crossword, and the clue and answer is everything you’re already dreading. It’s not too late to get some fresh air.
‘Like some difficult running paths’ NYT Mini Crossword clue hints
- Hint one: Tall.
- Hint two: Steep.
- Hint three: They almost have eyes.
- Hint four: It ends with “Y.”
The final hurdle is in sight, so let’s get a jog on and finish this off.
‘Like some difficult running paths’ answer in NYT Mini Crossword
“HILLY” is the five-letter answer the Mini Crossword puzzle wants.
There are many difficult running paths: Wooded areas with loose impediments, routes detouring through water, and of course—hills. A tall and steep hill forces you to persevere to get over the other side of it, asking you to run harder, and it’s a great test of your running ability! Or, you can watch The Hills Have Eyes instead.
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword answers
Alongside “Hilly,” nine other answers need to be discovered to complete the Aug. 14 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle—and we have every answer, and a handful of detailed guides.
Across
- 1A Get some shut-eye — SLEEP
- 6A Like some difficult running paths — HILLY
- 7A Kind of chain you might wish to be off — EMAIL
- 8A “Same here!” — DITTO
- 9A Late riser, stereotypically — TEEN
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NYT Mini Crossword Aug. 14 difficulty rating, explained
Today’s crossword was a brute—as I’ve said in another couple of today’s clue guides. The obscurity of the solutions and the consistent length of the clues made this take longer than usual; it even required me to dip into the hint bank. “Hilly” was one I got on my own, but for the majority of the puzzle, I struggled. This is an easy five out of five for toughness.
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