Politics isn’t a strong suit of mine, especially U.S. politics, since I’m a U.K. citizen. Even though I know who Nancy Pelosi and Tim Walz are, the “Zodiac sign for Nancy Pelosi and Tim Walz” clue is somewhat bizarre.
‘Zodiac sign for Nancy Pelosi and Tim Walz’ NYT Mini Crossword clue hints (Aug. 20)
- Hint one: It ends with “S.”
- Hint two: Seven across helps.
- Hint three: March to April.
- Hint four: Ram.
That’s four hints for you. If you still can’t figure it out, the answer is below.
‘Zodiac sign for Nancy Pelosi and Tim Walz’ clue solution in NYT Mini Crossword
“ARIES” is the solution for two down in today’s NYT Mini as the Zodiac sign covers birthdays between Mar. 21 and Apr. 19.
Nancy Pelosi’s birthday is March 26, whereas Tim Walz celebrates his birthday on April 6, which both fall under the Aries Zodiac star sign.
All answers for Aug. 20 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle
Across
- 1A “That’s gonna leave a ____!”— MARK
- 5A Great Lake that borders Buffalo — ERIE
- 6A Bee offensive? — STING
- 7A Greek god of war — ARES
- 8A Something you might hold around a dumpster — NOSE
Down
- 4D Big barrel of Bud — KEG
- 6D ____Diego, Calif. — SAN
- 1D D.C’s subway system — METRO
- 2D Zodiac sign for Nancy Pelosi and Tim Walz — ARIES
- 3D Hold under running water — RINSE
‘Zodiac sign for Nancy Pelosi and Tim Walz’ crossword clue difficulty
Again, despite their connection in U.S. politics, it’s still a bizarre crossover for a NYT Crossword clue, but I digress. You don’t even need to know politics for this clue, just Zodiac star signs. Aries is an easy one due to its letter length and the simple construction of the word. All in all, a two out of five difficulty rating is assured, and what you do with your newfound knowledge is a mystery.
Puzzles and word games to enjoy after the NYT Mini Crossword
If you like the NYT Mini Crossword, try the LA Times, Washington Post, Strands, and Spelling Bee daily word games. Each daily title offers a variety of challenges, from word searches to puzzles that ask you to form words.