I love discovering new languages, but Spanish is one I’ve never had the opportunity to learn. That left me in a lurch for today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue, “Spanish for kiss.”

This tricky language question, “Spanish for kiss,” is the eight-across clue in the Aug. 8 NYT Mini Crossword. If you’d like to try and solve this on your own, I’ve included four hints below, as well as the answer if you’re still at a loss.