NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for August 22, 2025

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, August 22, 2025:

Across

Places to store shovels and leaf blowers

• The answer is Sheds.

Coating for Babybel cheese

• The answer is Wax.

"___ vs. Predator" (2004 sci-fi film)

• The answer is Alien.

Streaming glitch

• The answer is Lag.

Docking spots

• The answer is Piers.

Feature of a Southern accent

• The answer is Twang.

Sweet potato lookalike

• The answer is Yam.

Top-notch, informally

• The answer is Primo.

Greenskeeper's roll of grass

• The answer is Sod.

Campfire remnants

• The answer is Ashes.

Down

Nickname for the Florida Gators football stadium, with "the"

• The answer is Swamp.

"2001: A Space Odyssey" villain

• The answer is Hal.

Cast out from a country

• The answer is Exile.

"Uptown Funk" and "Downtown," for two

• The answer is Songs.

"Can I bend your ___ for a second?"

• The answer is Ear.

Like an ambitious, competitive personality

• The answer is Type A.

Simple-to-play card game for two

• The answer is War.

Simple-living sect

• The answer is Amish.

Shop owner's stock

• The answer is Goods.

Barkeep on "The Simpsons"

• The answer is Moe.

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