Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for August 4, 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 Key above Caps Lock NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lock (noun)
- A security feature built into the ignition switch that stops a vehicle from being used without the correct key
- A chamber in a canal with gates at each end, used to raise or lower boats by adjusting the water level
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Hint 2: Lock (verb)
- To secure something or someone in a place so it can’t be taken out or get away
- To keep something firmly in position by fastening it
4A Biased sports fan NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Biased (adjective)
- Showing preference for one person or side over another
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Hint 2: Fan (noun)
- Someone who is passionately devoted to a sport
- A keen supporter and admirer
6A What puts the “i” in Silicon Valley? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Valley (noun)
- A long, low area between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it
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Hint 2: Silicon (noun)
- A nonmetallic chemical element, second only to oxygen in abundance in the Earth’s crust; found in materials like clay, granite, feldspar, quartz, and sand; widely used in electronics as a semiconductor in devices like transistors
7A Triangular road sign NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Triangular (adjective)
- Having three sides
- Having three angles or shaped like a triangle
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Hint 2: Sign (noun)
- A structure that holds a board used for displaying advertisements
- A visible clue or indication of something not immediately obvious
8A Items in a music library, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Library (noun)
- A place designed to store books and other resources for reading and study
- (In computing) A set of pre-written programs or subroutines that can be used when needed
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Hint 2: Music (noun)
- A pleasing and harmonious arrangement of sounds
- A figurative expression for receiving consequences or punishment for one’s actions
1D Conversation subject NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Conversation (noun)
- Informal spoken exchange of thoughts, ideas, or information
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Hint 2: Subject (noun)
- An area or branch of knowledge studied or taught
- An individual who is under the rule or authority of a particular nation
2D Pumped up NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Pumped (adjective)
- Filled with excitement and energy, often due to a surge of adrenaline
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3D “Silver ___” (Christmas classic) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Silver (noun)
- Eating utensils made from or resembling silver
- A second-place trophy, often made of or appearing like silver
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Hint 2: Silver (adjective)
- Able to speak clearly, fluently, and effectively
- Shiny gray in color; having a silvery appearance or coating
4D Farm fodder NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Farm (verb)
- To grow and cultivate crops, often using agricultural methods to improve production
- To engage in farming as an occupation
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Hint 2: Farm (noun)
- A place made up of buildings and land used together for agricultural work
5D Like pants in the classic Nantucket style NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Nantucket (noun)
- An island resort near Cape Cod, historically known for its role in the whaling industry
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Hint 2: Classic (adjective)
- Related to the early, influential period of a civilization, culture, or field of study
- Widely recognized and enduring in style or form
