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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 29, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Recede, as the tideAnswer: EBB
4A clue: Fictional creature voiced by Rihanna, James Corden or Nick Offerman, in a 2025 animated movieAnswer: SMURF
6A clue: Diet that harkens back to prehistoric timesAnswer: PALEO
7A clue: It’s tough to digestAnswer: FIBER
8A clue: Trippy drug, for shortAnswer: LSD
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: One might start “Hope you are well”Answer: EMAIL
2D clue: Future tulipsAnswer: BULBS
3D clue: Munchkin or Maine CoonAnswer: BREED
4D clue: No. on a sunscreen bottleAnswer: SPF
5D clue: Supportive ofAnswer: FOR
