Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for August 3, 2025? Our guide is here to help! The New York Times Mini Crossword is a bite-sized version of the classic daily puzzle—quick to solve but just as rewarding. Perfect for word enthusiasts who want a fun challenge without the time commitment of a full-sized crossword, it’s available both in print and online for solvers of all skill levels.
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1A With 5-Down, road trip with frequent stops for reds NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Frequent (verb)
- To visit a place regularly or often
- To shop at or engage in business with someone consistently; to be a regular customer or client
Answer:
[spoiler]WINE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Frequent (adjective)
- Occurring often or at short intervals
- Commonly seen or experienced
5A Printer supply NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Supply (verb)
- To distribute, circulate, or equip with something
- To provide something useful or necessary
Answer:
[spoiler]TONER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Supply (noun)
- The act of providing or making something available
- A quantity of something that is ready for use
6A Use DoorDash or Grubhub NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Use (noun)
- The act of applying clever or sometimes dishonest influence for personal gain
- In economics, the act of utilizing goods to meet needs or for production
Answer:
[spoiler]ORDER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Use (verb)
- To consume completely or exhaust
- To take advantage of or make use of something
7A Like thrift shop items NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Thrift (noun)
- Great caution in spending; unwillingness to spend money without necessity
- A type of low-growing, sun-loving evergreen plant from the genus Armeria, known for its round clusters of pink or white flowers
Answer:
[spoiler]USED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (verb)
- To prefer or have the desire to do something
- To feel a certain way about someone or something; to consider, evaluate, or regard
8A Distortus ___, mutant dinosaur in “Jurassic World Rebirth” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Jurassic (noun)
- A period in the Mesozoic Era, lasting from about 190 to 135 million years ago, known for the abundance of dinosaurs and coniferous plants
Answer:
[spoiler]REX[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Dinosaur (noun)
- One of many extinct land-dwelling reptiles that lived during the Mesozoic Era
1D Not as good NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Good (noun)
- Something that is pleasing, valuable, or useful
- Items that are bought, sold, or traded; commodities
Answer:
[spoiler]WORSE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Good (adjective)
- Being in a close or familiar relationship
- Having the ability to produce an effect or exert influence
2D End-of-book reference NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Reference (noun)
- A formal endorsement from a previous employer highlighting someone’s qualifications and reliability for future employment
- A cited source or excerpt from a publication used for information or support
Answer:
[spoiler]INDEX[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Reference (verb)
- To mention or direct attention to something specific
3D Have to have NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Teres (noun)
- One of two shoulder muscles involved in the movement of the shoulders and arms
Answer:
[spoiler]NEED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Preexisting (adjective)
- Already in existence before a particular time or event
4D Go wrong NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wrong (noun)
- An action or condition that goes against justice or legal principles
- Harm or injury caused by the violation of a legal right
Answer:
[spoiler]ERR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Wrong (adjective)
- Not working as it should; malfunctioning
- Incorrect or not in agreement with facts or truth
5D See 1-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun)
- A period of time dedicated to military service
- A trip or journey that circles or covers a specific place or area
Answer:
[spoiler]TOUR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: (verb)
- To travel around or visit a place, often for inspection, sightseeing, or performance
