‘Disc for disc golf’ NYT Mini Crossword clue Aug. 10 answer and hints

There are several types of sports in the world, but in the New York Times’ Mini Crossword puzzle, people might have been introduced to a new sport with the clue, “Disc for disc golf.”

“Disc for disc golf” is a short clue for a seven-letter across word in the Aug. 10 Mini Crossword, and could stump some players who are not too familiar with niche sports. The clue might be confusing, but once you’ve finally figured it out, you’ll shake your head with how simple the answer is.

‘Disc for disc golf’ Aug. 10 NYT Mini Crossword hints and answer

• Hint 1: Is often brought to the park or beach.
• Hint 2: Is a flat, light object.
• Hint 3: It can also be tossed among friends.
• Hint 4: Ultimate ___.

Pause here if you’re still trying to figure out the word, but if you can’t seem to wrap your head around it, check out the answer for the 9A “Disc for disc golf” clue, along with all of the answers for the Aug. 10 crossword.

The answer for 9A “Disc for disc golf” is FRISBEE. Often called Disc Golf or Frisbee Golf, the sport has players throw a frisbee from a far distance towards an elevated target. Players usually aim for baskets with hanging chains above, designed to catch the frisbees so they can fall into the basket below.

All NYT Mini Crossword puzzle (Aug. 10) clues and answers

Across 

• 1A Berkeley school, for short— CAL
• 4A Erin Brockovich has one in the movie “Erin Brockovich” — CAMEO
• 6A “Whoops, I forgot about that” — OHRIGHT
• 8A Longtime comic strip with anthropomorphic animals, with “The” — FARSIDE
• 9A Disc for disc golf — FRISBEE
• 10A Narcissist’s problem — EGO
• 11A On the ___ (running away from capture) — LAM
• 12A Stimpy’s cartoon pal.— REN
• 13A- Stammering syllables — ERS

Down

• 1D Fare eaten by scavengers — CARRION
• 2D Not quite right — AMISS
• 3D Clear to read, as handwriting — LEGIBLE
• 4D Listing on a credit card statement — CHARGE
• 5D “My goodness!” — OHDEAR
• 6D Hoped-for outcome of a job interview — OFFER
• 7D Abounds (with) — TEEMS

‘Disc for disc golf’ clue: Difficulty, ranked

Although it could be a bit confusing since disc golf isn’t a popular sport around the world, the word disc should already be a dead giveaway for those looking for the answer. As a result, I would give the “Disc for disc golf” clue a two out of five difficulty rating.