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Repair common Windows errors and clear accumulated junk for a smoother, more stable PC - no reinstall needed.Free scan · no reinstallThe answers for the Monday, August 4, 2025, NYT Mini Crossword are below. The Across entries are TAB, HOMER, APPLE, YIELD and CDS; the Down entries are TOPIC, AMPED, BELLS, HAY and RED.
Across answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| Key above Caps Lock | TAB |
| Biased sports fan | HOMER |
| What puts the “i” in Silicon Valley? | APPLE |
| Triangular road sign | YIELD |
| Items in a music library, for short | CDS |
Down answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| Conversation subject | TOPIC |
| Pumped up | AMPED |
| “Silver ___” (Christmas classic) | BELLS |
| Farm fodder | HAY |
| Like pants in the classic Nantucket style | RED |
About this puzzle
This answer key is for the Monday, August 4, 2025 puzzle—not a puzzle for the current date. Forbes’s dated guide lists the clues and answers, and Try Hard Guides independently lists the same clue texts. Forbes describes the Mini as usually using a five-by-five grid, with larger puzzles possible, particularly on Saturdays.
Forbes’s August 4, 2025 guide said the Mini was free on the NYT website and NYT Games app, while archive puzzles required an NYT Games subscription. Access terms can change, so check the current NYT Games offering for availability.
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