The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, August 29, 2025:
Across
"Thanks, I ___ you one!"
The answer is Owe.
Egg-laying mother
The answer is Hen.
Plant with tart red stalks used in pie filling
The answer is Rhubarb.
Proud father of daughters
The answer is Girl dad.
Tart-tasting beers
The answer is Sours.
Largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands
The answer is St Croix.
Wedding companion
The answer is Plus one.
Mm-hmm
The answer is Yep.
Booker T. and the ___
The answer is MGs.
Down
Wikipedia's URL ender
The answer is Org.
It might be blown in the fourth quarter
The answer is Whistle.
Continent-wide soccer tournament
The answer is Eurocup.
Wasn't too full for dessert
The answer is Had room.
Wiping, as a hard drive
The answer is Erasing.
Texter's "Don't worry about it"
The answer is NBD.
Fuzzy photo features
The answer is Blurs
Many a character on Apple TV+'s "Slow Horses" or Netflix's "Black Doves"
The answer is Spy.
Crosses (out)
The answer is Xes.
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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.
