‘Hawaiian island seen from the west shore of Maui’ NYT Mini Crossword clue answer and hints

Hint: It's beautiful.

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Have you ever been to Hawaii? I haven’t, but I’d love to visit. It’s raining here in England, and it’s supposed to be August, for goodness sake. Get me out of this country before I lose the will to live.

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If you’re doing today’s NYT Mini Crossword and are looking for the name of a Hawaiian island seen from the west shore of Maui, you’ve come to the right place.

‘Hawaiian island seen from the west shore of Maui’ NYT Aug. 21 Mini Crossword hints and answer

‘Hawaiian island seen from the west shore of Maui’ NYT Aug. 21 Mini Crossword hints and answer
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  • Hint 1: Sixth-largest island in Hawaii.
  • Hint 2: _____ Del Rey.
  • Hint 3: It starts with the letter “L.”
  • Hint 4: Pineapple Island.

Did you get it? The answer to one down in the Aug. 21 New York Times Crossword is “LANAI.” Colloquially known as “Pineapple Island” because of its past as an island-wide pineapple plantation, Lanai is the sixth-largest island in the state. It has a population of just 3,400, so I don’t blame you for not knowing it.

DiD YOU KNOW?

Lanai was historically called Lānaʻi o Kauluāʻau, translating to “day of the conquest of Kauluāʻau” in English.

‘Hawaiian island seen from the west shore of Maui’ NYT Mini Crossword difficulty rating

As an Englishman, I have no idea about Hawaii. I know Honolulu, but that’s as far as my Hawaiian knowledge goes. I, admittedly, had to Google the answer this time (but don’t blame me—you did, too). I’m giving this clue a five out of five on the difficulty rating scale.

NYT Mini Crossword (Aug. 21) answers

Having trouble with today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Here are some hints and answers to “Bottom 10,” “One end of a battery,” “Nintendo antagonist in a yellow hat and purple overalls,” “Top ten, e.g.,” and “Go for a stroll.”

How to play other word games like the NYT Mini Crossword

Done with today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Try the LA Times and the Washington Post crosswords. Want a change of pace? Strands and Spelling Bee are both excellent word games.

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