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NYT Mini Crossword August 12 hints and answers: Today's puzzle solved and explained
The NYT Mini Crossword for August 12, 2025, proved that even a 5x5 grid can be deceptively challenging. While most clues were short and straightforward, a couple of clever plays on words and cultural references left many puzzlers second-guessing themselves. Like its larger counterpart, the Mini requires both general knowledge and quick thinking but it can be completed in just a few minutes.
For those stuck on a clue or two, we've compiled all the across and down answers for today's puzzle, along with notes on the trickiest ones so you can sharpen your solving skills for tomorrow.
NYT Mini Crossword August 12 Across clues and answers
Workplace for scientists – LAB
Grub – CHOW
Maliciously revealing one's private identity, informally – DOXED
Spanish "but" – PERO
Gasoline type: Abbr. – REG
NYT Mini Crossword August 12 Down clues and answers
TV screen option, for short – LCD
___, a skip and a jump – AHOP
Someone who's always taking jabs at you? – BOXER
Used to be – WERE
___ days (time of summer suggested by the starred clues) – DOG