Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, August 5, 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

Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.With 4-Across, non-alcoholic drink with a flavor reminiscent of beer
  2. 4.See 1-Across
  3. 6.Houston M.L.B. player
  4. 7.Sister's daughter
  5. 8."Just ___ a bite" (parent's dinner encouragement)

DOWN

  1. 1.Possesses a certain unnameable quality
  2. 2.Animal that's the mascot of California State University, Monterey Bay
  3. 3.Best friend of Thomas the Tank Engine
  4. 4.Sickly in appearance
  5. 5.Spheres on a sushi roll

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, August 5, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.With 4-Across, non-alcoholic drink with a flavor reminiscent of beer(HOP)
  2. 4.See 1-Across(WATER)
  3. 6.Houston M.L.B. player(ASTRO)
  4. 7.Sister's daughter(NIECE)
  5. 8."Just ___ a bite" (parent's dinner encouragement)(TRY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Possesses a certain unnameable quality(HASIT)
  2. 2.Animal that's the mascot of California State University, Monterey Bay(OTTER)
  3. 3.Best friend of Thomas the Tank Engine(PERCY)
  4. 4.Sickly in appearance(WAN)
  5. 5.Spheres on a sushi roll(ROE)

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About the Tuesday, August 5, 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 WATER, answering “See 1-Across.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.