Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, Aug. 25

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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 25, 2025.
1A clue: British "bye-bye"Answer: TATA
5A clue: Hearty gulpAnswer: SWIG
6A clue: It's been called the "City of Light" and the "City of Love"Answer: PARIS
8A clue: Clark ___ a.k.a. SupermanAnswer: KENT
9A clue: Comedically riskyAnswer: EDGY
Mini down clues and answers1D clue: Baking measure: Abbr.Answer: TSP
2D clue: Unable to sleepAnswer: AWAKE
3D clue: SleepyAnswer: TIRED
4D clue: An extraordinary process whereby you become the person you always should have been," per David BowieAnswer: AGING
7D clue: Pig's homeAnswer: STY
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