NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, August 10, 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

Sunday, August 10, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Try to tag
  2. 6.Fictional sports icon with a statue by the Philadelphia Museum of Art
  3. 7.Loosen, as laces
  4. 8.Trigger for a werewolf's transformation
  5. 9."It's freezing!"

DOWN

  1. 1.Table tidbit
  2. 2.Pay homage to
  3. 3.Driver, Cooper or Butler
  4. 4.Poisonous part of a poison dart frog
  5. 5.Needle opening

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, August 10, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Try to tag(CHASE)
  2. 6.Fictional sports icon with a statue by the Philadelphia Museum of Art(ROCKY)
  3. 7.Loosen, as laces(UNTIE)
  4. 8.Trigger for a werewolf's transformation(MOON)
  5. 9."It's freezing!"(BRR)

DOWN

  1. 1.Table tidbit(CRUMB)
  2. 2.Pay homage to(HONOR)
  3. 3.Driver, Cooper or Butler(ACTOR)
  4. 4.Poisonous part of a poison dart frog(SKIN)
  5. 5.Needle opening(EYE)

About the Sunday, August 10, 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 CHASE, answering “Try to tag.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.