‘Mischievous’ NYT Mini Crossword clue answer and hints

I know a thing or two about being mischievous, and I also know a word or two that you can use instead of “mischievous.” This is necessary for today’s nine-across clue in the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle—allow me to educate you.

‘Mischievous’ NYT Mini Crossword clue hints

• Hint one: Cry, Fly, ___?
• Hint two: Cunning.
• Hint three: A thieving raccoon.
• Hint four: Starts with “S.”

That’s your lot; it’s time to reveal the answer to the clue.

‘Mischievous’ answer in NYT Mini Crossword

“SLY” is the answer to nine across in the Aug. 15 NYT Mini Crossword as it’s a synonym for “Mischievous.”

Regarding my clues, “Cry” and “Fly” give you a logical idea of how to get to the answer. If you’re “Mischievous,” you’re also cunning. And gamers may know a legendary franchise featuring a criminal mastermind raccoon—Sly Cooper.

NYT Aug. 15 Mini Crossword puzzle: All clues and answers

Across

• 1A With 6-Across, ‘Let me start by saying … — FIRST
• 6A See 1-Across — OF ALL
• 7A Historical object — RELIC
• 8A Underwater plant that can grow over a foot a day — KELP
• 9A Mischievous — SLY

Down

• 5D ’90s girl group with the hit “No Scrubs” — TLC
• 1D Section of a cutlery drawer — FORKS
• 2D “It’s in my opinion that…” — I FEEL
• 3D Presidential candidate’s event — RALLY
• 4D Lose one’s footing — SLIP

NYT crossword clue ‘Mischievous’ difficulty, explained

I’m giving this a two out of five for difficulty as it’s only a three-letter word that isn’t too hard to think of, and “Mischievous” is an easy clue, making a few words immediately pop up—but Sly is the clear fit for the clue.

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