Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers: Aug 21, 2025
Across
| Clues | Answers | 
|---|---|
| 1 Common queries, informally | FAQS | 
| 5 Only four-letter country with a “Q” in its name | IRAQ | 
| 6 TV’s “The White ___” | LOTUS | 
| 8 Something you might “Mark as read” | |
| 9 Late | TARDY | 
DOWN
| Clues | Answers | 
|---|---|
| 1 ___ mignon | FILET | 
| 2 Burnt toast has a strong one | AROMA | 
| 3 Only five-letter country with a “Q” in its name | QATAR | 
| 4 Likely inspiration for the mythical kraken | SQUID | 
| 7 Sneaky | SLY | 
