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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 20, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Something worn by an infant or marathon runnerAnswer: BIB
4A clue: Diversion on a long flightAnswer: MOVIE
6A clue: Phobos and Deimos, for MarsAnswer: MOONS
7A clue: Join highway trafficAnswer: MERGE
8A clue: Coloring for a camp shirtAnswer: DYE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Loudly voiced one’s disapprovalAnswer: BOOED
2D clue: Material in walrus tusksAnswer: IVORY
3D clue: Experience four seasons in one day, say?Answer: BINGE
4D clue: “Delicious!”Answer: MMM
5D clue: Opposite of WNWAnswer: ESE
