Daily solutions and hints for the New York Times Mini crossword puzzle, dated August 8, 2025
The Mini Crossword, a smaller version of The New York Times' daily crossword, is a popular challenge for crossword enthusiasts. Here are some common strategies to help you conquer this speed-running test:
- Put down tentative answers even if unsure. Filling in a guess early can help reveal crossing letters, which often clarify correct answers. You can erase and adjust as more letters appear.
- Switch between Across and Down clues. If you get stuck on one direction, try solving clues in the other direction. Crossing answers can make difficult clues easier to solve.
- Solve systematically from easier clues first. Starting with clues you recognize with confidence creates a foundation that unlocks other parts of the grid.
- Look for common crossword wordplay and abbreviations. Many Mini clues use common forms like abbreviations, suffixes, or cultural references that recur regularly.
For example, the answer to the clue "Piece of bread atop 4-Across" on August 8, 2025, was Bun. The answer to the clue "Yellow square atop 7-Across" was Cheese. And the answer to "Covers a tree in bathroom rolls, in a classic prank" was TPS.
Speed solvers challenge themselves to beat their time solving the Mini, focusing on quick recognition and efficient pencil strokes or typing.
In case you missed it, here's a recap of the answers for August 8, 2025:
- Piece of bread atop 4-Across: Bun
- Envelop and obscure: Shroud
- Making a mistake can be described as: Err
- Yellow square atop 7-Across: Cheese
- Offering at a summer cookout: Burger
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Hints and answers for NYT Strands can be found on our website as well. So, whether you're a crossword veteran or a newcomer, our platform is the perfect place to test your skills and have a great time. Happy solving!
[1] https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/13/games/mini-crossword-september-13-2021-answer.html [2] https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/16/games/mini-crossword-september-16-2021-answer.html [3] https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/17/games/mini-crossword-september-17-2021-answer.html [4] https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/18/games/mini-crossword-september-18-2021-answer.html [5] https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/20/games/mini-crossword-september-20-2021-answer.html
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