The Mini is a bite-sized model of The New York Occasions‘ revered day by day crossword. Whereas the crossword is a lengthier expertise that requires each information and persistence to finish, The Mini is a completely totally different vibe.
With solely a handful of clues to reply, the day by day puzzle doubles as a speed-running check for a lot of who play it.
So, when a tough clue disrupts a participant’s movement, it may be irritating! If you end up stumped taking part in The Mini — very similar to with Wordle and Connections — we’ve you coated.
Mashable High Tales
Listed here are the clues and solutions to NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, August 16, 2025:
Throughout
One thing to examine earlier than a flight
One highway to restoration
“The Good Samaritan” or “The Wealthy Idiot”
“___ now or by no means”
Angora cat’s splendor
North American frogs that sing in a shrill refrain
Sheath or muumuu
Equipment ___ Membership (“Cabaret” setting)
Down
Wildly uncontrolled
“I’ve bought it!”
Scintillating gossip sesh
Gave three stars, say
Turns into hazy, as an image
Dot on a domino
Sounds of indecision
Tiny supply of torment for a storybook princess
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Are you additionally taking part in NYT Strands? See hints and solutions for in the present day’s Strands.
Not the day you are after? This is the answer to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.
Subjects
Gaming
Mini Crossword
