The Mini is a smaller edition of The New York Times‘ prestigious daily crossword. While the complete crossword presents a more extensive challenge that demands both knowledge and perseverance, The Mini offers a distinct experience.
With just a handful of clues to decipher, the daily puzzle serves as a speed contest for many participants.
When a tough clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can lead to frustration! If you happen to be stuck on The Mini — akin to Wordle and Connections — we have answers available for you.
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Below are the clues and solutions for NYT’s The Mini for Friday, August 29, 2025:
Across
“Thanks, I ___ you one!”
The solution is Owe.
Egg-laying parent
The solution is Hen.
Vegetable with sharp red stalks used in pies
The solution is Rhubarb.
Joyful father of daughters
The solution is Girl dad.
Sour-flavored beers
The solution is Sours.
Largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands
The solution is St Croix.
Wedding guest
The solution is Plus one.
Mm-hmm
The solution is Yep.
Booker T. and the ___
The solution is MGs.
Down
Wikipedia’s URL suffix
The solution is Org.
It might sound in the fourth quarter
The solution is Whistle.
Continental soccer championship
The solution is Eurocup.
Had enough space for dessert
The solution is Had room.