NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for August 30, 2025

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, August 29, 2025:

Across

"Thanks, I ___ you one!"

• The answer is Owe.

Egg-laying mother

• The answer is Hen.

Plant with tart red stalks used in pie filling

• The answer is Rhubarb.

Proud father of daughters

• The answer is Girl dad.

Tart-tasting beers

• The answer is Sours.

Largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands

• The answer is St Croix.

Wedding companion

• The answer is Plus one.

Mm-hmm

• The answer is Yep.

Booker T. and the ___

• The answer is MGs.

Down

Wikipedia's URL ender

• The answer is Org.

It might be blown in the fourth quarter

• The answer is Whistle.

Continent-wide soccer tournament

• The answer is Eurocup.

Wasn't too full for dessert

• The answer is Had room.

Wiping, as a hard drive

• The answer is Erasing.

Texter's "Don't worry about it"

• The answer is NBD.

Fuzzy photo features

• The answer is Blurs

Many a character on Apple TV+'s "Slow Horses" or Netflix's "Black Doves"

• The answer is Spy.

Crosses (out)

• The answer is Xes.

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