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Word Craze Daily Mini August 2, 2022 Answers

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The Word Craze Daily Mini for has 9 clues fully solved below. The longest answer is FERMI at 5 letters, and the shortest are PUMP, DRAG, GOLF, SHAQ, DOGS, MATT, LORD and THIS, each 4 letters. Eight of the nine answers are exactly 4 letters long, so today's grid rewards quick pattern spotting over long words. Every clue is paired with its answer in the grid below, followed by a clue-by-clue breakdown with letter counts and patterns for the entries that need a second look. If you are catching up, the full run of past puzzles lives in the Daily Mini archive, and you can compare with yesterday's August 1, 2022 answers. New to the format? Our how-to-play guide and solving tips walk through the basics.

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All Clues and Answers

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Device that uses pressure or suction to move fluids like water or air
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In aviation, the force that opposes the thrust of an aircraft
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The _____ paradox is the open question of why no alien civilizations have been encountered
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Outdoor sport where players try to hit a tiny white ball into a hole in the green
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Kobe's 7-foot 300-pound partner in crime during the three-peat from 2000 to 2002 with the Lakers
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Mickey Mouse's first words ever were "hot ____!"
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Ben Affleck and ____ Damon have been Hollywood besties since they were kids
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"The ____ of the Rings" is a classic fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien
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"Michael Jackson's ____ Is It" is a documentary about Michael Jackson's comeback

Clue-by-Clue Breakdown

1
Device that uses pressure or suction to move fluids like water or air PUMP

PUMP has 4 letters and is tied with DRAG, GOLF, SHAQ, DOGS, MATT, LORD and THIS as the shortest answer in today's Mini. The pattern is P U M P, with 1 vowel and 3 consonants, including a double P.

2
In aviation, the force that opposes the thrust of an aircraft DRAG

DRAG has 4 letters and is tied with PUMP, GOLF, SHAQ, DOGS, MATT, LORD and THIS as the shortest answer in today's Mini. The pattern is D R A G, with 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

3
The _____ paradox is the open question of why no alien civilizations have been encountered FERMI

FERMI has 5 letters and is the longest answer in today's Mini. The pattern is F E R M I, with 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

4
Outdoor sport where players try to hit a tiny white ball into a hole in the green GOLF

GOLF has 4 letters and is tied with PUMP, DRAG, SHAQ, DOGS, MATT, LORD and THIS as the shortest answer in today's Mini. The pattern is G O L F, with 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

5
Kobe's 7-foot 300-pound partner in crime during the three-peat from 2000 to 2002 with the Lakers SHAQ

SHAQ has 4 letters and is tied with PUMP, DRAG, GOLF, DOGS, MATT, LORD and THIS as the shortest answer in today's Mini. The pattern is S H A Q, with 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

6
Mickey Mouse's first words ever were "hot ____!" DOGS

DOGS has 4 letters and is tied with PUMP, DRAG, GOLF, SHAQ, MATT, LORD and THIS as the shortest answer in today's Mini. The pattern is D O G S, with 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

7
Ben Affleck and ____ Damon have been Hollywood besties since they were kids MATT

MATT has 4 letters and is tied with PUMP, DRAG, GOLF, SHAQ, DOGS, LORD and THIS as the shortest answer in today's Mini. The pattern is M A T T, with 1 vowel and 3 consonants, including a double T.

8
"The ____ of the Rings" is a classic fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien LORD

LORD has 4 letters and is tied with PUMP, DRAG, GOLF, SHAQ, DOGS, MATT and THIS as the shortest answer in today's Mini. The pattern is L O R D, with 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

9
"Michael Jackson's ____ Is It" is a documentary about Michael Jackson's comeback THIS

THIS has 4 letters and is tied with PUMP, DRAG, GOLF, SHAQ, DOGS, MATT and LORD as the shortest answer in today's Mini. The pattern is T H I S, with 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clues are in the August 2, 2022 Word Craze Daily Mini?
The August 2, 2022 Daily Mini has 9 clues, each with a one-word answer.
What are the longest answers in the August 2, 2022 Daily Mini?
FERMI is the longest answer at 5 letters.
What are the shortest answers in the August 2, 2022 Daily Mini?
PUMP, DRAG, GOLF, SHAQ, DOGS, MATT, LORD and THIS are tied for shortest at 4 letters each.
What is the answer to "The _____ paradox is the open question of why no alien civilizations have been encountered" in the August 2, 2022 Daily Mini?
The answer is FERMI, a 5-letter word.
Are Word Craze Daily Mini answers the same for every player?
Yes. The Daily Mini is a shared puzzle, so the answers are identical for all players worldwide.
How often does the Word Craze Daily Mini update?
A new Daily Mini is released every day, and we publish the full answer list for each date.
Where can I find previous Daily Mini answers?
Every past puzzle is listed in the Daily Mini archive, and you can jump straight to the August 1, 2022 answers from this page.

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