‘Crept around in a weaselly way’ NYT Mini Crossword clue answer and hints

I’m not accusing you of being a thief, nor am I admitting to being one. But if you have any knowledge of thievery or insight into this felonious practice, it’s bound to help you solve the NYT “Crept around in a weaselly way” clue for Aug. 28.

‘Crept around in a weaselly way’ Aug. 28 NYT Mini Crossword clue hints

• Hint one: Move quietly and stealthily.
• Hint two: It has one vowel in the middle.
• Hint three: It’s almost a stinky clue.
• Hint four: Ends with “K.”

It’s finally time to reveal the solution to this sneaky clue.

‘Crept around in a weaselly way’ answer Aug. 28 NYT Mini Crossword

You are looking for the word “SLUNK” for the “Crept around in a weaselly way” clue for today’s NYT Mini.

To “Slink” or “Slunk” is to move around stealthily and creep around someone. This is why if you swap the “L” in “Slunk” with a “K,” the clue does indeed become rather smelly!

Aug. 28 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle: All clues and answers

Across

• 1A Tool for swabbing the deck — MOP
• 4A Doorbell’s sound — CHIME
• 6A Vertical lines on graphs, in math — Y AXES
• 7A Crept around in a weaselly way — SLUNK
• 8A ____-turvy — TOPSY

Down

• 1D Bungled situation — MIX UP
• 2D Signs of things to come — OMENS
• 3D Bothersome — PESKY
• 4D Skin bump — CYST
• 5D Angel hair topper? — HALO

‘Crept around in a weaselly way’ crossword clue difficulty

My years of playing Sly Cooper, Splinter Cell, Assassin’s Creed, and countless other stealth-orientated games made this clue rather easy—but this is me. The word “SLUNK” can be associated with other media including films and books centered around stealth, so the solution isn’t wholly uncommon—hence a three out of five rating.

Puzzles to enjoy after finishing the NYT Mini Crossword

The internet is rife with other daily word games. Aside from the NYT Mini Crossword, the LA Times, Washington Post, Strands, and Spelling Bee are also terrific, clever challenges designed to keep your brain trained.