NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, August 15, 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 15, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Answer to a party invitation
  2. 5.Bring to a bubble
  3. 6.With 8-Across, tree that produces nearly two-foot-long cones
  4. 8.See 6-Across
  5. 9.Enjoy a hill in chilly weather, say

DOWN

  1. 1.N.F.L. ball carriers, for short
  2. 2.Campbell's products
  3. 3.Candlelight ___
  4. 4.It travels the high way
  5. 7.Like the maple leaf on Canada's flag

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, August 15, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Answer to a party invitation(RSVP)
  2. 5.Bring to a bubble(BOIL)
  3. 6.With 8-Across, tree that produces nearly two-foot-long cones(SUGAR)
  4. 8.See 6-Across(PINE)
  5. 9.Enjoy a hill in chilly weather, say(SLED)

DOWN

  1. 1.N.F.L. ball carriers, for short(RBS)
  2. 2.Campbell's products(SOUPS)
  3. 3.Candlelight ___(VIGIL)
  4. 4.It travels the high way(PLANE)
  5. 7.Like the maple leaf on Canada's flag (RED)

About the Friday, August 15, 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 SUGAR, answering “With 8-Across, tree that produces nearly two-foot-long cones.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.