Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, August 25, 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 25, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.British "bye-bye"
  2. 5.Hearty gulp
  3. 6.It's been called the "City of Light" and the "City of Love"
  4. 8.Clark ___ a.k.a. Superman
  5. 9.Comedically risky

DOWN

  1. 1.Baking measure: Abbr.
  2. 2.Unable to sleep
  3. 3.Sleepy
  4. 4."An extraordinary process whereby you become the person you always should have been," per David Bowie
  5. 7.Pig's home

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, August 25, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.British "bye-bye"(TATA)
  2. 5.Hearty gulp(SWIG)
  3. 6.It's been called the "City of Light" and the "City of Love"(PARIS)
  4. 8.Clark ___ a.k.a. Superman(KENT)
  5. 9.Comedically risky(EDGY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Baking measure: Abbr.(TSP)
  2. 2.Unable to sleep(AWAKE)
  3. 3.Sleepy(TIRED)
  4. 4."An extraordinary process whereby you become the person you always should have been," per David Bowie(AGING)
  5. 7.Pig's home(STY)

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About the Monday, August 25, 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 PARIS, answering “It's been called the "City of Light" and the "City of Love".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.