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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 10, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: In alphabetical order, the five letters each worth at least five points in ScrabbleAnswer: JKQXZ
6A clue: Largest airport in the MidwestAnswer: OHARE
7A clue: The DevilAnswer: SATAN
8A clue: “Every Kiss Begins With ___” (longtime jewelry slogan)Answer: KAY
9A clue: Busy org. on April 15thAnswer: IRS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: __ A. Bank (menswear retailer)Answer: JOS
2D clue: Yellowish-brown pants materialAnswer: KHAKI
3D clue: Tiny neighbor of Saudi ArabiaAnswer: QATAR
4D clue: Pictures of fractures, perhapsAnswer: XRAYS
5D clue: In a chill state of mindAnswer: ZEN
