NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, August 24, 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 24, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Perch for a family photo
  2. 6.Burnett with a variety show from 1967 to 1978
  3. 7.Plant that yields mezcal
  4. 8.Deceptive ploys
  5. 9."You've gotta be kidding me!"

DOWN

  1. 1.How a leap of faith might feel
  2. 2.Dutch seat of government, with "The"
  3. 3.What many pencils can do that magic markers can't
  4. 4.Holds dear
  5. 5.___ and blood (kin)

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, August 24, 2025

1S
2H
3E
4L
5F
6C
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7A
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8R
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9Y
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Perch for a family photo(SHELF)
  2. 6.Burnett with a variety show from 1967 to 1978(CAROL)
  3. 7.Plant that yields mezcal(AGAVE)
  4. 8.Deceptive ploys(RUSES)
  5. 9."You've gotta be kidding me!"(YEESH)

DOWN

  1. 1.How a leap of faith might feel(SCARY)
  2. 2.Dutch seat of government, with "The"(HAGUE)
  3. 3.What many pencils can do that magic markers can't(ERASE)
  4. 4.Holds dear(LOVES)
  5. 5.___ and blood (kin)(FLESH)

About the Sunday, August 24, 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 SHELF, answering “Perch for a family photo.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.