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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 24, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Perch for a family photoAnswer: SHELF
6A clue: Burnett with a variety show from 1967 to 1978Answer: CAROL
7A clue: Plant that yields mezcalAnswer: AGAVE
8A clue: Deceptive ploysAnswer: RUSES
9A clue: “You’ve gotta be kidding me!”Answer: YEESH
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: How a leap of faith might feelAnswer: SCARY
2D clue: Dutch seat of government, with “The”Answer: HAGUE
3D clue: What many pencils can do that magic markers can’tAnswer: ERASE
4D clue: Holds dearAnswer: LOVES
5D clue: _ and blood (kin)Answer: FLESH
