The Mini serves as a smaller edition of The New York Times‘ prestigious daily crossword. While the complete crossword delivers a lengthier challenge that demands both knowledge and patience, The Mini offers a unique experience.

With only a handful of clues to tackle, this daily puzzle acts as a quick challenge for numerous players.

When a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can lead to frustration! If you find yourself stumped on The Mini — akin to Wordle and Connections — we have answers for you.

Here are the clues and solutions for NYT’s The Mini for Friday, August 29, 2025:

Across

Withdraw, as the tide

• The solution is Ebb.

Imaginary creature voiced by Rihanna, James Corden or Nick Offerman in a 2025 animated film

• The solution is Smurf.

Diet that goes back to ancient times

• The solution is Paleo.

Difficult to process

• The solution is Fiber.

Psychedelic drug, for short

• The solution is LSD.

Down

One might begin with “Hope you are doing well”

• The solution is Email.

Upcoming tulips

• The solution is Bulbs.

Munchkin or Maine Coon type

• The solution is Breed.

Number on a sunscreen container

• The solution is SPF.

Supportive of

• The solution is For.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? Find hints and solutions for today’s Strands.

Not the day you desire? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.