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

Coating for Babybel cheese

“___ vs. Predator” (2004 sci-fi film)

Streaming glitch

Docking spots

Feature of a Southern accent

Sweet potato lookalike

Top-notch, informally

Greenskeeper’s roll of grass

Campfire remnants

Down

Nickname for the Florida Gators football stadium, with “the”

“2001: A Space Odyssey” villain

Cast out from a country

“Uptown Funk” and “Downtown,” for two

“Can I bend your ___ for a second?”

Like an ambitious, competitive personality

Simple-to-play card game for two

Simple-living sect

Shop owner’s stock

Barkeep on “The Simpsons”

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to today’s Mini Crossword.