‘Happily full’ NYT Mini Crossword answer and hints

A wonderful feeling.

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As a food hound, I love nothing more than being full. Not too full, just “happily full,” as there’s a huge difference. The NYT Mini Crossword enjoys the feeling too, enough to make it a clue in the Aug. 29 puzzle.

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‘Happily full‘ NYT Mini Crossword clue Aug. 29 hints and answer

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  • Hint one: Add a letter, and you won’t have to remain standing anymore.
  • Hint two: It has two different vowels.
  • Hint three: Anagram of a relationship-finding method.
  • Hint four: Ends with “D.”

They were tough clues to come up with, and I don’t blame you if they only marginally helped. Either way, it’s time to reveal the answer.

‘Happily full’ answer Aug. 29 NYT Mini Crossword

You’re looking for the word “SATED” for the “Happily full” clue in today’s NYT Mini Crossword—which means to be full and have quenched your appetite.

If you add a letter to the answer, you get “Seated,” meaning you don’t have to stand, and it’s an anagram of “Dates.”

Aug. 29 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle: All clues and answers

Across

  • 1A Throws, as a fishing line — CASTS
  • 6A Omega’s opposite — ALPHA
  • 7A Hybrid fruit similar to an “aprium”PLUOT
  • 8A Get the shampoo out — RINSE
  • 9A Signed, as a contract — INKED

Down

  • 1D Island that lends its name to a style of pants — CAPRI
  • 2D Betting every last poker chip — ALL IN
  • 3D MoxieSPUNK
  • 4D “It’s just one of ____days” — THOSE
  • 5D Happily full — SATED

‘Happily full‘ NYT Crossword clue difficulty, rated

I know the word “satiated” and have used it frequently in the past, but “sated” less so. They are practically similar in their definitions—with sated not being quite as overindulgent as being satiated—and knowing one or the other gets you to the solution, so I give this a solid three out of five.

Games to play after the NYT Mini Crossword

After doing the NYT Mini Crossword, I enjoy any of these other daily word games: The LA TimesWashington PostStrands, and Spelling Bee. Each poses a different challenge, each is refreshed every 24 hours, and they’re all fun!

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