The Mini serves as a smaller iteration of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the complete crossword presents a broader challenge demanding both knowledge and patience, The Mini delivers a unique experience.
Featuring only a handful of clues to decipher, the daily puzzle acts as a speed test for numerous players.
When a difficult clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be quite exasperating! If you find yourself stuck on The Mini — akin to Wordle and Connections — we’re here to assist.
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Below are the clues and solutions for NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, August 2, 2025:
Across
TikTok or Tinder
The solution is App.
Lawyers’ organization.
The solution is ABA.
Location with Bunsen burners and beakers, abbreviated
The solution is Chem lab.
Item that can be tested with a wrist spray
The solution is Cologne.
Clearly muscular
The solution is Toned.
Container for groceries
The solution is Tote bag.
Self-serving “adventure”
The solution is Ego trip.
AOL substitute
The solution is MSN.
Items that phone users may unintentionally click on webpages
The solution is ADS.
Down
Sports organization that now embraces schools from Texas and California, oddly enough
The solution is ACC.
Amateurs with cameras, informally
The solution is Photogs.
Major brand in exercise bikes
The solution is Peloton.
“Solve for x” discipline
The solution is Algebra.
Temporary solution, to put it one way
The solution is Band-Aid.
President Lincoln
The solution is Abe.
“Show me the ___” (pun-filled plea at an art gallery)
The solution is Monet.
President pro ___
The solution is Tem.