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The NYT Mini Crossword for August 4, 2025, offers a fun mix of clues across tech, fashion, and classic trivia.
Each clue is smartly crafted, offering a quick yet satisfying challenge to start the day.
The Mini continues to shine with its daily blend of variety, simplicity, and sharp design.
Every day, The New York Times serves a bite-sized challenge through its Mini Crossword. Short in size, but never short on smarts. A handful of clues can twist the mind, sharpen the focus, and light up a slow morning.
This daily habit combines fun with logic. It's not just a puzzle. It's some minutes of mental exercise that are always new. On August 4, 2025, another neat, witty grid came along. And today's clues were full of panache.
Some clues played it straight. Others took a creative turn. And one or two pushed the brain just enough to feel satisfying when solved. Below are today’s clues, their correct answers, and a quick explanation for each.
August 4, 2025, brings a new puzzle challenge with clever twists. Each clue teases just enough, balancing logic with fun. And as always, it’s about thinking quickly - or thinking twice. For those stuck, here’s a clean set of answers straight from today’s puzzle.
Clue: Key above Caps Lock
Answer: TAB
Explanation: A ubiquitous keyboard key that sits directly above Caps Lock.
Clue: Biased sports fan
Answer: HOMER
Explanation: A supporter of the home team who blindly cheers for it.
Clue: What puts the “i” in Silicon Valley?
Answer: APPLE
Explanation: A cunning reference to Apple Inc., a Silicon Valley tech giant.
Clue: Triangular road sign
Answer: YIELD
Explanation: The only ordinary road sign triangular in shape, instructing motorists to yield.
Clue: Items in a music library, for short
Answer: CDS
Explanation: Compact Discs, a popular music storage medium years ago.
Clue: Conversation subject
Answer: TOPIC
Explanation: Any subject or theme being discussed during a conversation.
Clue: Pumped up
Answer: AMPED
Explanation: Slang expression for excited or energized.
Clue: “Silver ___” (Christmas classic)
Answer: BELLS
Explanation: From the well-known holiday tune "Silver Bells."
Clue: Farm fodder
Answer: HAY
Explanation: Dried grass that is fed to livestock on farms.
Clue: Like pants in the classic Nantucket style
Answer: RED
Explanation: Describes the well-known red trousers frequently seen with preppy New England style.
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Each of these clues hits a different note - from festive to functional, from fashion to farming. The mix keeps the puzzle lively without dragging things out. That balance is what makes The Mini feel so crisp.
This edition of the puzzle brought a little something for everyone. Those into tech smiled at the Apple clue. Fashion fans recognized the Nantucket red. And for anyone who’s ever looked at a road sign or typed on a keyboard, a few answers came with ease.
No clue was misplaced. And each response tied back neatly to a familiar concept, even when the phrasing tricked a second guess. That's what makes The Mini charming - smart construction without complicating things.
The structure of the crossword also plays its part. A smaller grid keeps the tension tight. There’s no room for long guesses or lazy thinking. Each letter counts, and every guess leads closer to a fast finish.
What makes today's edition special is how varied it was. Ranging from holiday tunes to Silicon Valley, it transitioned from concept to concept seamlessly. One page would be nostalgic, the next one fresh. But the tone remained light, just right for a morning boost.
Tomorrow will bring a new set of clues and another chance to think sharp. But for today, the grid stands solved - smartly and smoothly.
This puzzle proves once again why The Mini continues to grow in popularity. Quick enough to fit into any schedule. Sharp enough to stay interesting. Always fresh, always fair.
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