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New York Times Mini Crossword August 9: Answers and Clues

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9 Aug, 2025

The New York Times Mini Crossword Solutions for Saturday, August 9

Today's Challenge: The New York Times Mini Crossword for Saturday, August 9, is a fun challenge and one of the longer puzzles of the week, potentially requiring some time to solve due to many lengthy answers. This version took over two minutes to complete, making it a true test of your skills.

Tip for Solving: Below are the full clues and answers to help you solve today's Mini Crossword puzzle.

Mini Crossword Answers (Across):

1A Clue: Friendly and gentle Answer: MEEK.
8A Clue: Annoying and arrogant Answer: HAUTY.
9A Clue: Cheerleader accessories Answer: POMPOMS.
10A Clue: Barely ___ lives Answer: EATS.
11A Clue: "Not decided yet" regarding schedules Answer: TBA.
12A Clue: Song radio exposure Answer: AIRPLAY.
14A Clue: __ Sheeran Answer: ED.
15A Clue: Pancake mix ingredient Answer: EGG.

Mini Crossword Answers (Down):

Close-up image of a crossword grid in a newspaper with a pen on top, suggesting searching for answers.

1D Clue: Challenge a court ruling Answer: APPEAL.
2D Clue: Famous Dodgers player Betts Answer: MOOKIE.
3D Clue: Immerse deeply (in) Answer: DELVE.
4D Clue: Smartphone download Answer: APP.
5D Clue: Illegal copy Answer: FAKE.
6D Clue: Type of lower back support Answer: LUMBAR.
7D Clue: Study assignment in English class Answer: ESSAY.
13D Clue: Famous French football club, in brief Answer: PSG.

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