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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 12, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: *Workplace for scientistsAnswer: LAB
4A clue: *GrubAnswer: CHOW
6A clue: Maliciously revealed one’s private identity, informallyAnswer: DOXED
8A clue: Spanish “but”Answer: PERO
9A clue: Gasoline type: Abbr.Answer: REG
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: TV screen option, for shortAnswer: LCD
2D clue: __, a skip and a jumpAnswer: A HOP
3D clue: *Someone who’s always taking jabs at you?Answer: BOXER
4D clue: Used to beAnswer: WERE
5D clue: ___ days (time of summer suggested by the answers to the starred clues)Answer: DOG
