Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, August 1, 2025

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Friday, August 1, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Arm-y greeting
  2. 4.Undiluted ... or a country with its vowels swapped
  3. 5.Ballroom dance ... or a country with its vowels swapped
  4. 6.Played a role
  5. 7.Eisenberg of "The Social Network"

DOWN

  1. 1.Ketchup brand
  2. 2.Eggs on
  3. 3.Crystal-lined rock
  4. 4.Marathoner's concern
  5. 5.___ Mahal

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, August 1, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Arm-y greeting(HUG)
  2. 4.Undiluted ... or a country with its vowels swapped(PURE)
  3. 5.Ballroom dance ... or a country with its vowels swapped(TANGO)
  4. 6.Played a role(ACTED)
  5. 7.Eisenberg of "The Social Network"(JESSE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Ketchup brand(HUNTS)
  2. 2.Eggs on(URGES)
  3. 3.Crystal-lined rock(GEODE)
  4. 4.Marathoner's concern(PACE)
  5. 5.___ Mahal(TAJ)

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About the Friday, August 1, 2025 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is TANGO, answering “Ballroom dance ... or a country with its vowels swapped.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.