The Mini is a smaller edition of The New York Times‘ respected daily crossword. While the complete crossword presents a longer challenge requiring both expertise and patience, The Mini provides a distinct experience.

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

When a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be aggravating! If you’re having trouble with The Mini — akin to Wordle and Connections — we have the answers you need.

Here are the clues and solutions for NYT’s The Mini from Thursday, August 14, 2025:

Across

Animals displaying “Eat Mor Chikin” posters, in a well-known ad campaign

• The answer is Cows.

Suffix that pairs with Beatle or Wrestle

• The answer is Mania.

“Goodbye!”

• The answer is Adieu.

Unpleasant poster?

• The answer is Troll.

To be likely (to)

• The answer is Tend.

Down

Main group

• The answer is Cadre.

Vegetable mixed with celery and carrot to create “mirepoix”

• The answer is Onion.

To handle, like a sword

• The answer is Wield.

“Better Call ___” (“Breaking Bad” spin-off)

• The answer is Saul.

Damon from “Oppenheimer”

• The answer is Matt.

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