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NYT Mini Crossword August 9 hints and answers: Today's puzzle solved and explained
The New York Times Mini Crossword puzzle for August 9, 2025, offered players a mix of friendly words and tricky clues. With longer answers than usual, some found it challenging to complete quickly. If you got stuck or want to check your work, this article breaks down every clue and solution so you can solve it easily next time.
Whether it's sports stars, cooking ingredients, or French soccer clubs, we've got you covered with all the correct answers.
NYT Mini Crossword August 9 Across clues and answers
Friendly and pleasant: AMIABLE
Irritatingly self-important: POMPOUS
Cheerleaders' accessories: POMPOMS
Barely ___ out a living: EKE
'We haven't decided yet,' on schedules: TBA
Radio exposure for a song: AIRPLAY
__ of two evils: LESSER
Pancake mix ingredient: EGG
NYT Mini Crossword August 9 Down clues and answers
Challenge to a court ruling: APPEAL
Dodgers slugger Betts: MOOKIE
Deeply involve oneself (in): IMMERSE
Smartphone download: APP
Illegal copy: BOOTLEG
Kind of support for the lower back: LUMBAR
English class assignment: ESSAY
French soccer club that won its first Champions League title in 2025, for short: PSG
Tips to solve the NYT Mini Crossword faster
Start with longer words like AMIABLE or POMPOMS to build a base.
Use your knowledge of popular culture for clues like MOOKIE (MLB player) and PSG (football club).
Look for common crossword fillers such as TBA and EKE to fill small gaps.
Cross-check intersecting words to verify answers and avoid errors.
