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Today’s Mini Crossword isn’t too tough, and it has some fun movie and TV references. Just remember that “poster” can mean a couple of different things — it’s not always that photo of Def Leppard hanging on the wall. Want help with today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 14, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Animals holding “Eat Mor Chikin” signs, in a classic ad campaignAnswer: COWS
5A clue: Suffix with Beatle or WrestleAnswer: MANIA
6A clue: “Au revoir!”Answer: ADIEU
7A clue: Ugly poster?Answer: TROLL
8A clue: Be likely (to)Answer: TEND
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Core groupAnswer: CADRE
2D clue: Vegetable combined with celery and carrot to form “mirepoix”Answer: ONION
3D clue: Handle, as a swordAnswer: WIELD
4D clue: “Better Call ___” (“Breaking Bad” spinoff)Answer: SAUL
5D clue: Damon of “Oppenheimer”Answer: MATT
