Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, August 17, 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 17, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Salsa, hummus, queso, etc.
  2. 5.U.S. state capital that rhymes with 9-Across (not 7-Across!)
  3. 7.What broadcasters are on
  4. 8."Yes and no ..."
  5. 9.Societal equal

DOWN

  1. 1.John ___ (tractor company)
  2. 2.Boiling mad
  3. 3."Sorry, I have a ___ commitment"
  4. 4.Laborer in medieval times
  5. 5.A touchdown is worth six: Abbr.
  6. 6.Breakfast chain typically open 24 hours a day

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, August 17, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Salsa, hummus, queso, etc.(DIPS)
  2. 5.U.S. state capital that rhymes with 9-Across (not 7-Across!)(PIERRE)
  3. 7.What broadcasters are on(THEAIR)
  4. 8."Yes and no ..."(SORTOF)
  5. 9.Societal equal(PEER)

DOWN

  1. 1.John ___ (tractor company)(DEERE)
  2. 2.Boiling mad(IRATE)
  3. 3."Sorry, I have a ___ commitment"(PRIOR)
  4. 4.Laborer in medieval times(SERF)
  5. 5.A touchdown is worth six: Abbr.(PTS)
  6. 6.Breakfast chain typically open 24 hours a day(IHOP)

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About the Sunday, August 17, 2025 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 6 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 6 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 PIERRE, answering “U.S. state capital that rhymes with 9-Across (not 7-Across!).” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.