‘Signed, as a contract’ NYT Mini Crossword answer and hints

Contracts are an important part of everyday business, from companies to athletes. I’ve signed them, and you’ve probably signed them, but there’s a different way of saying you’ve signed a contract—as today’s NYT Mini Crossword asks of you.

‘Signed, as a contract‘ NYT Mini Crossword clue Aug. 29 hints and answer

• Hint one: It features a writing fluid.
• Hint two: Tattoos have these.
• Hint three: Name of a magazine.
• Hint four: Starts with “I.”

I might need you to sign a contract if you want a fifth clue. To avoid this, let’s dive into the solution.

‘Signed, as a contract’ answer Aug. 29 NYT Mini Crossword

“INKED” solves the clue, and the solution is another way of signing a contract: “I inked the contract” or “The contract is inked.”

Obviously, the answer features the word “Ink”—a writing fluid. Tattoos have ink (which I can attest to), and Inked is a magazine publication featuring tattoos at the heart of its content.

Aug. 29 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle: All clues and answers

Across

• 1A Throws, as a fishing line — CASTS
• 6A Omega’s opposite — ALPHA
• 7A Hybrid fruit similar to an “aprium” — PLUOT
• 8A Get the shampoo out — RINSE
• 9A Signed, as a contract — INKED

Down

• 1D Island that lends its name to a style of pants — CAPRI
• 2D Betting every last poker chip — ALL IN
• 3D Moxie — SPUNK
• 4D “It’s just one of ____days” — THOSE
• 5D Happily full — SATED

‘Signed, as a contract‘ NYT Crossword clue difficulty, rated

You can do two things with a contract (other than an attempt to set fire to it): Dot the lines, or ink it/sign it. This is a fairly on-the-nose clue for once, and it’s easy to give this a two out of five difficulty rating.

How to play games like NYT Mini Crossword

Consider trying the LA Times, Washington Post, Strands, and Spelling Bee daily word games. From straight-up crossword puzzles to the wordsearch elements of Strands, each one has a unique twist, making them a nice change of pace from the NYT Mini Crossword.