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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 18, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Fast-food chain that sells 50-piece nuggetsAnswer: KFC
4A clue: Circle above an angel’s headAnswer: HALO
5A clue: Queen or kingAnswer: ROYAL
6A clue: SeparatelyAnswer: APART
7A clue: Karaoke bar accessoriesAnswer: MIKES
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Lake craft with a palindromic nameAnswer: KAYAK
2D clue: Distress signal for a broken-down carAnswer: FLARE
3D clue: Indianapolis N.F.L. teamAnswer: COLTS
4D clue: Indigenous people of ArizonaAnswer: HOPI
5D clue: Hard-headed animalAnswer: RAM
