Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, August 18, 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

Monday, August 18, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Fast-food chain that sells 50-piece nuggets
  2. 4.Circle above an angel's head
  3. 5.Queen or king
  4. 6.Separately
  5. 7.Karaoke bar accessories

DOWN

  1. 1.Lake craft with a palindromic name
  2. 2.Distress signal for a broken-down car
  3. 3.Indianapolis N.F.L. team
  4. 4.Indigenous people of Arizona
  5. 5.Hard-headed animal

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, August 18, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Fast-food chain that sells 50-piece nuggets(KFC)
  2. 4.Circle above an angel's head(HALO)
  3. 5.Queen or king(ROYAL)
  4. 6.Separately(APART)
  5. 7.Karaoke bar accessories(MIKES)

DOWN

  1. 1.Lake craft with a palindromic name(KAYAK)
  2. 2.Distress signal for a broken-down car(FLARE)
  3. 3.Indianapolis N.F.L. team(COLTS)
  4. 4.Indigenous people of Arizona(HOPI)
  5. 5.Hard-headed animal(RAM)

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About the Monday, August 18, 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 ROYAL, answering “Queen or king.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.