‘Stimpy’s cartoon pal’ NYT Mini Crossword clue Aug. 10 answer and hints

For any OG cartoon fans, there are plenty of different characters that are instantly recognizable, but in the New York Times’ mini crossword puzzle, some newer fans might not be too quick to figure out the hint, “Stimpy’s cartoon pal.”

“Stimpy’s cartoon pal” is a clue for a three-letter across word in the Aug. 10 Mini Crossword, but even though it is relatively short, this could still be really tough for anyone who isn’t familiar with older shows from the 90s and 2000s. As a result, you might need to solve the surrounding squares to succeed, unless you just want the answer for yourself.

‘Stimpy’s cartoon pal’ Aug. 10 NYT Mini Crossword hints and answer

• Hint 1: Is also the name of the Ancient Egyptian concept of the soul.
• Hint 2: Is also the name of a popular rapper from the group NWA.
• Hint 3: Is also the last name of a popular Star Wars movie character.
• Hint 4: Starts with an R.

To avoid spoiling yourself for the answer, don’t read forward just yet. If you’re still struggling with this answer, however, check out the correct response for the 12A “Stimpy’s cartoon pal” clue, along with the rest of the answers for the Aug. 10 mini crossword.

The answer for 12A “Stimpy’s cartoon pal” is REN. Ren and Stimpy was a cartoon shown on Nickelodeon and MTV, and is known for its surreal and dark humor, with plenty of slapstick comedy thrown in for the two titular characters. Ren is a scrawny chihuahua that is equal parts intelligent and psychotic. He lives with Stimpy, a manx cat who is usually good-natured but can come off as unintelligent.

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

‘Stimpy’s cartoon pal’ clue: Difficulty, ranked

Unless you’re familiar with older cartoons from the 90s and 2000s, the “Stimpy’s cartoon pal” clue might be a bit tougher for younger audience members who haven’t watched the show before. Even still, since it is a relatively short name, it shouldn’t take too much to figure out the name, giving it a three out of five difficulty.