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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 3, 2025.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: With 5-Down, road trip with frequent stops for reds
Answer: WINE
5A clue: Printer supply
Answer: TONER
6A clue: Use DoorDash or Grubhub
Answer: ORDER
7A clue: Like thrift shop items
Answer: USED
8A clue: Distortus ___, mutant dinosaur in “Jurassic World Rebirth”
Answer: REX
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Not as good
Answer: WORSE
2D clue: End-of-book reference
Answer: INDEX
3D clue: Have to have
Answer: NEED
4D clue: Go wrong
Answer: ERR
5D clue: See 1-Across
Answer: TOUR
