NYT Mini Answers for Saturday, August 15, 2026

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Game-changing mistake for a World Cup defender Crossword Clue Answer

This is the latest matching NYT Mini occurrence of the 7-letter Down clue “Game-changing mistake for a World Cup defender”, from Saturday, August 15, 2026. Reveal the answer at your pace, then use the full grid below to check crossing entries. Earlier appearances are tracked below when available.

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The answer to "Game-changing mistake for a World Cup defender" is OWNGOAL (7 letters).

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