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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 17, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Salsa, hummus, queso, etc.
Answer: DIPS
5A clue: U.S. state capital that rhymes with 9-Across (not 7-Across!)
Answer: PIERRE
7A clue: What broadcasters are on
Answer: THEAIR
8A clue: “Yes and no …”
Answer: SORTOF
9A clue: Societal equal
Answer: PEER
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: John ___ (tractor company)
Answer: DEERE
2D clue: Boiling mad
Answer: IRATE
3D clue: “Sorry, I have a ___ commitment”
Answer: PRIOR
4D clue: Laborer in medieval times
Answer: SERF
5D clue: A touchdown is worth six: Abbr.
Answer: PTS
6D clue: Breakfast chain typically open 24 hours a day
Answer: IHOP
