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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 16, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Something to check before a flightAnswer: BAG
4A clue: One road to recoveryAnswer: REHAB
6A clue: “The Good Samaritan” or “The Rich Fool”Answer: PARABLE
8A clue: “___ now or never”Answer: ITS
9A clue: Angora cat’s splendorAnswer: FUR
10A clue: North American frogs that sing in a shrill chorusAnswer: PEEPERS
12A clue: Sheath or muumuuAnswer: DRESS
13A clue: Kit ___ Club (“Cabaret” setting)Answer: KAT
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Wildly out of controlAnswer: BERSERK
2D clue: “I’ve got it!”Answer: AHA
3D clue: Scintillating gossip seshAnswer: GABFEST
4D clue: Gave three stars, sayAnswer: RATED
5D clue: Becomes hazy, as a pictureAnswer: BLURS
6D clue: Dot on a dominoAnswer: PIP
7D clue: Sounds of indecisionAnswer: ERS
11D clue: Tiny source of torment for a storybook princessAnswer: PEA
