Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, August 16, 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

Saturday, August 16, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Something to check before a flight
  2. 4.One road to recovery
  3. 6."The Good Samaritan" or "The Rich Fool"
  4. 8."___ now or never"
  5. 9.Angora cat's splendor
  6. 10.North American frogs that sing in a shrill chorus
  7. 12.Sheath or muumuu
  8. 13.Kit ___ Club ("Cabaret" setting)

DOWN

  1. 1.Wildly out of control
  2. 2."I've got it!"
  3. 3.Scintillating gossip sesh
  4. 4.Gave three stars, say
  5. 5.Becomes hazy, as a picture
  6. 6.Dot on a domino
  7. 7.Sounds of indecision
  8. 11.Tiny source of torment for a storybook princess

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Saturday, August 16, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Something to check before a flight(BAG)
  2. 4.One road to recovery(REHAB)
  3. 6."The Good Samaritan" or "The Rich Fool"(PARABLE)
  4. 8."___ now or never"(ITS)
  5. 9.Angora cat's splendor(FUR)
  6. 10.North American frogs that sing in a shrill chorus(PEEPERS)
  7. 12.Sheath or muumuu(DRESS)
  8. 13.Kit ___ Club ("Cabaret" setting)(KAT)

DOWN

  1. 1.Wildly out of control(BERSERK)
  2. 2."I've got it!"(AHA)
  3. 3.Scintillating gossip sesh(GABFEST)
  4. 4.Gave three stars, say(RATED)
  5. 5.Becomes hazy, as a picture(BLURS)
  6. 6.Dot on a domino(PIP)
  7. 7.Sounds of indecision(ERS)
  8. 11.Tiny source of torment for a storybook princess(PEA)

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About the Saturday, August 16, 2025 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 7 columns, 7 rows, 8 Across clues and 8 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 PARABLE, answering “"The Good Samaritan" or "The Rich Fool".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.