The Mini serves as a smaller edition of The New York Times‘ highly regarded daily crossword. While the full version provides an extensive challenge that demands both knowledge and perseverance, The Mini offers a unique experience.
Featuring only a handful of clues to tackle, this daily puzzle acts as a rapid challenge for numerous players.
When a tough clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be quite vexing! If you find yourself stuck on The Mini — much like Wordle and Connections — we have solutions available for you.
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Here are the clues and solutions for NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, August 9, 2025:
Across
Lovely and agreeable
The answer is Amiable.
Annoyingly self-important
The answer is Pompous.
Cheerleaders’ gear
The answer is Pompoms.
Barely ___ out a living
The answer is Eke.
“We’re still deciding,” regarding schedules
The answer is TBA.
Radio playtime for a tune
The answer is Airplay.
___ of two evils
The answer is Lesser.
Pancake batter component
The answer is Egg.
Down
Challenge to a judicial decision
The answer is Appeal.
Dodgers hitter Betts
The answer is Mookie.
Engage oneself deeply (in)
The answer is Immerse.
Mobile download
The answer is App.
Unauthorized copy
The answer is Bootleg.
Type of support for the lower back
The answer is Lumbar.
Assignment in English class
The answer is Essay.
French football club that secured its first Champions League title in 2025, abbreviated
The answer is PSG.
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