Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Aug. 9
Today's Mini Crossword is the longest of the week, and it was a bit tough, too. Lots of long answers, so it took me over two minutes to solve it. Need the answers? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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Let's get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 9, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Friendly and pleasant
Answer: AMIABLE
8A clue: Irritatingly self-important
Answer: POMPOUS
9A clue: Cheerleaders' accessories
Answer: POMPOMS
10A clue: Barely ___ out a living
Answer: EKE
11A clue: "We haven't decided yet," on schedules
Answer: TBA
12A clue: Radio exposure for a song
Answer: AIRPLAY
14A clue: __ of two evils
Answer: LESSER
15A clue: Pancake mix ingredient
Answer: EGG
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Challenge to a court ruling
Answer: APPEAL
2D clue: Dodgers slugger Betts
Answer: MOOKIE
3D clue: Deeply involve oneself (in)
Answer: IMMERSE
4D clue: Smartphone download
Answer: APP
5D clue: Illegal copy
Answer: BOOTLEG
6D clue: Kind of support for the lower back
Answer: LUMBAR
7D clue: English class assignment
Answer: ESSAY
13D clue: French soccer club that won its first Champions League title in 2025, for short
Answer: PSG
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