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 wholly completely 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 move, it may be irritating! If you end up stumped enjoying The Mini — very similar to with Wordle and Connections — we’ve got you lined.
Mashable High Tales
Listed here are the clues and solutions to NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, August 9, 2025:
Throughout
Pleasant and nice
Irritatingly self-important
Cheerleaders’ equipment
Barely ___ out a residing
“We have not determined but,” on schedules
Radio publicity for a tune
___ of two evils
Pancake combine ingredient
Down
Problem to a courtroom ruling
Dodgers slugger Betts
Deeply contain oneself (in)
Smartphone obtain
Unlawful copy
Form of assist for the decrease again
English class project
French soccer membership that received its first Champions League title in 2025, for brief
In the event you’re on the lookout for extra puzzles, Mashable’s acquired video games now! Take a look at our video games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and extra.
Are you additionally enjoying 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.
Matters
Gaming
Mini Crossword
