‘Throws in the mix’ NYT Mini Crossword clue Aug. 12 answer and hints

If you throw something into the mix, you are doing something quite obvious—making this clue easier than it appears. The “Throws in the mix” clue can leave you befuddled if you try to overcomplicate things, so let’s make this easier to solve.

‘Throws in the mix’ NYT Mini Crossword clue Aug. 12 hints and answer

• Hint one: Someone does this when combining mathematical values.
• Hint two: One letter is repeated twice.
• Hint three: Remove a letter, and you’ve got annoying pop-ups when trying to enjoy media.
• Hint four: Starts with “A.”

I’ve thrown as many clues as I can into the mix, so now it’s time to unveil the answer.

In today’s NYT Mini Crossword, you are looking for the word “ADDS” to fill in the blanks of one across.

You add things into the mix, someone “adds” together mathematical values, and I’m sure you’ve encountered your fair share of “ads”—just add an extra “s.”

NYT Aug. 12 Mini Crossword puzzle: All clues and answers

The Aug. 12 NYT Mini Crossword has 10 answers to find, and you can find each below, along with in-depth guides on handpicked clues.

Across

• 1A Throws into the mix — ADDS
• 5A Plant life — FLORA
• 6A Chef’s garment — APRON
• 7A Informal term for avid supporters of Kamala Harris — K HIVE
• 8A Simplicity — EASE

Down

• 4D All there, mentally — SANE
• 5D Like a designer bag with the company name misspelled — FAKE
• 1D Letter before beta and gamma — ALPHA
• 2D Pulitzer winning historian ___ Kearns Goodwin — DORIS
• 3D Did some chauffeuring — DROVE

‘Throws in the mix’ clue difficulty, explained

I can’t think of many other ways of rewording “Throws in the mix.” It’s a rare instance for the NYT Mini where the solution truly fits the description, and there aren’t many other four-letter words that work instead. So, I’m giving this a two out of five for difficulty, and it’s one of the easier clues in today’s NYT Mini daily word game.

How to play daily word games like NYT Mini Crossword

The beauty of the NYT Mini and various other daily word games is how accessible they are. A few clicks on a computer or several touches of your smartphone, and you’re ready to go. This is why the LA Times, Washington Post, Strands, and Spelling Bee are all great games to attempt after finishing the NYT Mini.