How’s your music knowledge? Well, today’s NYT Mini clue, “Grammy winner Hayes,” will put it to the test. This clue is straightforward but relies on whether you know this particular soul music artist.
‘Grammy winner Hayes’ NYT Mini clue hints
Before I reveal the answer, here are four hints to help you uncover the answer yourself.
- Hint 1: American soul musician.
- Hint 2: Artist behind the theme from Shaft.
- Hint 3: The first name of the voice of Chef in South Park.
- Hint 4: Begins with an “I.”
I’m about to reveal the answer, so don’t read on if you want to keep trying.
‘Grammy winner Hayes’ NYT Mini clue answer
The answer to today’s NYT Mini clue, “Grammy winner Hayes,” is “ISAAC.” The late Isaac Hayes had several successful soul albums and won three Grammys, including Best male R&B Vocal Performance for his track “Don’t Let Go.” If you’re less musically inclined, you may also recognize him as the voice of Chef in South Park.
A judge recently ordered Donald Trump to stop using Hayes’ song “Hold on I’m Coming” in his rallies.
‘Grammy winner Hayes’ NYT Mini clue difficulty rating
All NYT Mini Sept. 6 answers
Across
- 1A Pioneering video game in which you sliter around and eat apples—SNAKE
- 4A Mailing alternative to a home address—PO BOX
- 6A Grammy winner Hayes—ISAAC
- 7A Words on a book’s spine—TITLE
- 8A Bona fide—REAL
Down
- 1D ___valve (Drainage feature on a brass instrument)—SPIT
- 2D Respectful denial—NO SIR
- 3D Subside—ABATE
- 4D Animal whose closest living relative is the wombat—KOALA
- 5D Microsoft’s alternative to Google Sheets—EXCEL
How to play more word games like the NYT Mini crossword
Hungry for more word games? I recommend The Atlantic‘s free daily crossword, but it’s worth checking out the LA Times or the Washington Post offerings, too. If you’re sick of crosswords, try NYT’s Strands or Spelling Bee games.
