Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, August 21, 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

Thursday, August 21, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Common queries, informally
  2. 5.Only four-letter country with a "Q" in its name
  3. 6.TV's "The White ___"
  4. 8.Something you might "Mark as read"
  5. 9.Late

DOWN

  1. 1.___ mignon
  2. 2.Burnt toast has a strong one
  3. 3.Only five-letter country with a "Q" in its name
  4. 4.Likely inspiration for the mythical kraken
  5. 7.Sneaky

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, August 21, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Common queries, informally(FAQS)
  2. 5.Only four-letter country with a "Q" in its name(IRAQ)
  3. 6.TV's "The White ___"(LOTUS)
  4. 8.Something you might "Mark as read"(EMAIL)
  5. 9.Late(TARDY)

DOWN

  1. 1.___ mignon(FILET)
  2. 2.Burnt toast has a strong one(AROMA)
  3. 3.Only five-letter country with a "Q" in its name(QATAR)
  4. 4.Likely inspiration for the mythical kraken(SQUID)
  5. 7.Sneaky(SLY)

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About the Thursday, August 21, 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 LOTUS, answering “TV's "The White ___".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.