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1Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors2Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute3Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsHere are the answers to the New York Times Mini Crossword for Monday, August 4, 2025. Spoilers follow.
Across answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. A running bill during happy hour | TAB |
| 4. Bart and Lisa’s dad | HOMER |
| 6. Per a well-known proverb, it doesn’t fall far from the tree | APPLE |
| 7. Return on investment | YIELD |
| 8. Medium for burning music mixes from a PC | CDS |
Down answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. A “Hot” clothing chain | TOPIC |
| 2. Very excited or energized | AMPED |
| 3. They ring in church towers | BELLS |
| 4. Make _____ while the sun shines | HAY |
| 5. Color that shares a name with a Taylor Swift album | RED |
How the NYT Mini works
The Mini is a shorter version of the larger New York Times crossword. A Forbes article published August 4, 2025, describes most daily puzzles as a five-by-five grid with three to five clues in each direction; it notes that larger puzzles can appear, especially on Saturdays. The article says the Mini is available on the NYT website and NYT Games app, and that access to archived puzzles requires an NYT Games subscription. Those format and access details reflect the article’s description on that date, not independently verified current terms. Read Kris Holt’s Forbes coverage.
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