The Mini is a smaller edition of The New York Times‘ renowned daily crossword. While the complete crossword is a more extensive undertaking that demands both knowledge and perseverance, The Mini presents a unique experience.

With only a handful of clues to decipher, the daily puzzle acts as a speed challenge for numerous players.

When a challenging clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be exasperating! If you find yourself stumped on The Mini — akin to Wordle and Connections — we’re here to assist.

Here are the clues and solutions to NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, August 23, 2025:

Across

Hairstyle popularized by the Beatles

• The solution is Mop top.

Doing exceptionally well, in slang

• The solution is Killin It.

Director’s phrase at the conclusion of a take

• The solution is And Scene.

“___ the season!”

• The solution is Tis.

Grave misconduct

• The solution is Sin.

Camera accessory

• The solution is Zoom lens.

Ingredient in a Pumpkin Spice Latte

• The solution is Nutmeg.

Come back down

• The solution is Land.

Down

Yellow character in “Despicable Me”

• The solution is Minion.

Teen who only listens to music from the ’70s, for instance

• The solution is Old Soul

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