The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
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Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Friday, August 22, 2025:
Across
Places to store shovels and leaf blowers
Coating for Babybel cheese
“___ vs. Predator” (2004 sci-fi film)
Streaming glitch
Docking spots
Feature of a Southern accent
Sweet potato lookalike
Top-notch, informally
Greenskeeper’s roll of grass
Campfire remnants
Down
Nickname for the Florida Gators football stadium, with “the”
“2001: A Space Odyssey” villain
Cast out from a country
“Uptown Funk” and “Downtown,” for two
“Can I bend your ___ for a second?”
Like an ambitious, competitive personality
Simple-to-play card game for two
Simple-living sect
Shop owner’s stock
Barkeep on “The Simpsons”
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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.
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