‘Historical object’ NYT Mini Crossword clue answer and hints

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.

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

• 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

• 1A With 6-Across, “Let me start by saying…” — FIRST
• 6A See 1-Across — OF ALL
• 7A Historical object — RELIC
• 8A Underwater plant that can grow over a foot a day — KELP
• 9A Mischievous — SLY

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.