‘Historical object’ NYT Mini Crossword clue answer and hints

Lara Croft will be proud.

Two vases on either side of a crossword with the "Historical object" clue underneath.
Image by Dot Esports

Today’s “Historical object” clue in the NYT Mini Crossword urges you to channel your inner Lara Croft to uncover the answer. It’s a clue I solved fairly quickly because I’ve played my fair share of the Tomb Raider series, but it can be a tough one to figure out.

Recommended Videos

Solving this clue early on sets you up for success since it’s right in the middle of the crossword. It’s a great one to fill in as soon as possible, so here are some hints and the official answer for the “Historical object” clue so you can complete today’s NYT Mini Crossword.

Aug. 15 ‘Historical object’ NYT Mini Crossword hints and answer

The "Historical object" clue marked on the NYT Mini Crossword.
It’s five letters long and runs through the middle of this puzzle. Screenshot by Dot Esports
  • Hint 1: Lara Croft and Indiana Jones come across lots of them during their adventures.
  • Hint 2: It ends with the letter “C.”
  • Hint 3: You need four of them to build each character in Honkai: Star Rail.
  • Hint 4: Another word for “ARTIFACT.”

Stop right here and don’t read any further until you’re ready to learn the answer.

Ready for the solution? The answer to the “Historical object” clue in the Aug. 15 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is “RELIC.” This word refers to a historical item that has survived from a past period of history.

‘Historical object’ clue difficulty rating

I’m giving this clue a four out of five difficulty rating. “RELIC” is a pretty tough word to get (even if you have some other clues filled out) since it’s a word most people generally don’t use in everyday life.

Aug. 15 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle: All clues and answers

Across

Down

  • 1D Section of a cutlery drawer — FORKS
  • 2D “It’s my opinion that…” — I FEEL
  • 3D Presidential candidate’s event — RALLY
  • 4D Lose one’s footing — SLIP
  • 5D ’90s girl group with the hit “No Scrubs” — TLC

Best games like the NYT Mini Crossword

After finishing the Aug. 15 NYT Mini Crossword, you might be looking for additional puzzles to solve. The LA Times and Washington Post have fairly similar crosswords you can work on. If you want to tackle something different, Strands and Spelling Bee are fun word games worth trying.

Author
Image of Kacee Fay
Kacee Fay
Staff Writer at Dot Esports covering new releases and a wide array of topics including Minecraft, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Phasmophobia, general gaming, streaming, and more. She has been avidly writing and gaming her whole life and now spends her time combining the two. Kacee graduated from San Diego State University in 2021 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Certificate in Creative Editing and Publishing. She then joined Dot Esports as a Freelance Writer in 2022 before transitioning to a Staff Writer in 2023. In her spare time, she enjoys buying more books than she can read, gaming alone or with friends, drinking too much tea, attending concerts, fangirling over movies and television, listening to music, and spending time with her family, friends, and pets, who are the most important parts of her world.