What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue ""A hearty congratulations!"" from August 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“"A hearty congratulations!"”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

BRAVO

Letters5

Starts withB

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 16, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"A hearty congratulations!"” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 16, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with O.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for August 16, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"A hearty congratulations!"” clue?+

The answer is BRAVO (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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