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Daily Crossword Puzzle Solutions from The New York Times, August 19th Edition

Unraveling the NYT Mini Crossword conundrum? Take a gander at these hints and solutions to make your daily struggle easier.

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Daily New York Times Mini Crossword Solutions for August 19th Puzzle
Daily New York Times Mini Crossword Solutions for August 19th Puzzle

Daily Crossword Puzzle Solutions from The New York Times, August 19th Edition

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Get ready to put your puzzle-solving skills to the test with the New York Times Mini Crossword for Wednesday, August 27, 2025! This smaller, quicker version of the larger NYT Crossword is the perfect challenge for crossword enthusiasts.

Here's a rundown of the clues for today's 5x5 grid puzzle:

  • Across:
  • A creature that carries its house on its back
  • A language of Bollywood hits
  • The King of Rock and Roll
  • An author who wrote under a male pseudonym
  • Lines that might reveal your fate
  • Down:
  • Farm animals known for following the flock
  • A vanilla-flavored cookie brand
  • A Smith's tool that drops in Looney Tunes
  • A saying
  • Something you make to organize or remember things
  • "In a pickle" or "in a jam" is an idiom

To help you on your way, here are some example solutions with explanations:

  • Clue: "All roads lead to Rome" — Answer: ALL (reflects the proverb meaning many paths lead to the same place)
  • Clue: "Total laughfest" — Answer: RIOT (informal word meaning very funny)
  • Clue: "Flip phone?" — Answer: ENOHP (the word "phone" flipped backward)
  • Clue: "Reverse dunk?" — Answer: KNUD (the word "dunk" reversed)
  • Clue: "Ass-backwards?" — Answer: SSA (the word "Ass" reversed)

You can play the puzzle officially on the New York Times Crossword website or app, and if you get stuck, access detailed clues and suggested answers on sites like Lady Puzzle, Daze Puzzle, or Parade for quick hints and complete solutions to each clue.

For an optimal solving approach: 1. Start with the easiest clues (usually the straightforward ones) to fill in some letters. 2. Use crossing answers to help solve more challenging clues. 3. Pay attention to question marks indicating wordplay or reversals in clues. 4. If stuck, check online resources for hints but try to solve logically first.

Good luck, and happy solving! Don't forget to share your solutions in the comments below.

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