NYT Mini Crossword — today’s clues and confirmed answers for Saturday, August 16, 2025. Bookmark this page; we update daily for speed-solvers and Google Discover readers.
Across answers (8/16/25)
- 1A. Something to check before a flight — BAG
- 4A. One road to recovery — REHAB
- 6A. “The Good Samaritan” or “The Rich Fool” — PARABLE
- 8A. “___ now or never” — ITS
- 9A. Angora cat’s splendor — FUR
- 10A. North American frogs that sing in a shrill chorus — PEEPERS
- 12A. Sheath or muumuu — DRESS
- 13A. Kit ___ Club (“Cabaret” setting) — KAT
Down answers (8/16/25)
- 1D. Wildly out of control — BERSERK
- 2D. “I’ve got it!” — AHA
- 3D. Scintillating gossip sesh — GABFEST
- 4D. Gave three stars, say — RATED
- 5D. Becomes hazy, as a picture — BLURS
- 6D. Dot on a domino — PIP
- 7D. Sounds of indecision — ERS
- 11D. Tiny source of torment for a storybook princess — PEA
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About today’s Mini
Date: August 16, 2025 • Style: fast, clean fill with a biblical centerpiece (PARABLE) and playful pop (the Kit Kat club). Ideal for sub-one-minute solves.
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