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Today’s Mini Crossword cites one of my favorite childhood shows in 6-Across. Hint: Think of a red-headed comedian who was famous for tugging her ear and for some classic commercial parodies — and who is still with us at age 92. Need answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 24, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Perch for a family photo
Answer: SHELF
6A clue: Burnett with a variety show from 1967 to 1978
Answer: CAROL
7A clue: Plant that yields mezcal
Answer: AGAVE
8A clue: Deceptive ploys
Answer: RUSES
9A clue: “You’ve gotta be kidding me!”
Answer: YEESH
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: How a leap of faith might feel
Answer: SCARY
2D clue: Dutch seat of government, with “The”
Answer: HAGUE
3D clue: What many pencils can do that magic markers can’t
Answer: ERASE
4D clue: Holds dear
Answer: LOVES
5D clue: _ and blood (kin)
Answer: FLESH
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