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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for July 2, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Clean with elbow greaseAnswer: SCRUB
6A clue: Fruit to which wrinkly fingers are comparedAnswer: PRUNE
7A clue: “Meenie miney” precederAnswer: EENIE
8th A clue: Light bulb unitsAnswer: WATTS
9A clue: “Meenie miney” followerAnswer: MOE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Erupt with forceAnswer: SPEW
2D clue: Doughnut fillingAnswer: CREAM
3D clue: Total, as expensesAnswer: RUNTO
4D clue: Come together as oneAnswer: UNITE
5D clue: They’re often abuzz about coneflowersAnswer: BEES
