‘Spa room’ NYT Mini Crossword clue answer and hints

If there’s anything that will make you hate Mondays more, it’s a hint in the NYT Mini Crossword today that prompts thoughts of relaxing in a spa. There’s one specific type of room you find in a spa that NYT is asking about today, and we’ve got some clues to help.

‘Spa Room’ NYT Aug. 19 Mini Crossword hints and answers

• Hint 1: Single word, five letters.
• Hint 2: It starts with the letter “S.”
• Hint 3: Hot and steamy.
• Hint 4: Associated with Finald.

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Did you crack it? The answer to four down in the Aug. 19 New York Times Mini Crossword is “SAUNA.” This popular room in gyms and spas is certain to cause a sweat but is a great way to relax.

‘Spa room’ NYT Mini Crossword difficulty rating

I consider myself fairly good at solving crosswords, and I managed to crack this one almost immediately. The five letters gave it away, as I couldn’t think of anything else that fit with the clue and matched the space shown on the board. I’ll give it one out of five on my difficulty rating scale.

NYT Mini Crossword (Aug. 19) answers

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How to play other word games like the NYT Mini Crossword

If you’ve finished today’s NYT Mini Crossword and want more to tackle, it’s worth checking out the LA Times and the Washington Post. Alternatively, stick with the NYT and tackle today’s Strands challenge.