‘Spa room’ NYT Mini Crossword clue answer and hints

Monday blues.

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If there’s anything that will make you hate Mondays more, it’s a hint in the NYT Mini Crossword today that prompts thoughts of relaxing in a spa. There’s one specific type of room you find in a spa that NYT is asking about today, and we’ve got some clues to help.

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‘Spa Room’ NYT Aug. 19 Mini Crossword hints and answers

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  • Hint 1: Single word, five letters.
  • Hint 2: It starts with the letter “S.”
  • Hint 3: Hot and steamy.
  • Hint 4: Associated with Finald.

Stop scrolling now if you don’t want to know the answer!

Did you crack it? The answer to four down in the Aug. 19 New York Times Mini Crossword is “SAUNA.” This popular room in gyms and spas is certain to cause a sweat but is a great way to relax.

Did you know?

There are an estimated three million saunas in Finland, a country with a population of 5.5 million.

‘Spa room’ NYT Mini Crossword difficulty rating

I consider myself fairly good at solving crosswords, and I managed to crack this one almost immediately. The five letters gave it away, as I couldn’t think of anything else that fit with the clue and matched the space shown on the board. I’ll give it one out of five on my difficulty rating scale.

NYT Mini Crossword (Aug. 19) answers

If there are any other hints on today’s crossword that you are struggling with, we can help. “Number of OIympic gold medals won by Katie Ledecky,” “What four quarters can equal” and “Package before sending” are just three of those that may trip you up.

How to play other word games like the NYT Mini Crossword

If you’ve finished today’s NYT Mini Crossword and want more to tackle, it’s worth checking out the LA Times and the Washington Post. Alternatively, stick with the NYT and tackle today’s Strands challenge.

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