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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 12, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: A 5-Across might be a wild oneAnswer: CARD
5A clue: One of two in a standard deckAnswer: JOKER
6A clue: Homer called its oil “liquid gold”Answer: OLIVE
7A clue: Symbolic flower in BuddhismAnswer: LOTUS
8A clue: Bunkers on a golf courseAnswer: TRAPS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Use crayons, e.g.Answer: COLOR
2D clue: Japanese dog breedAnswer: AKITA
3D clue: Really energizeAnswer: REVUP
4D clue: Garment that may be straplessAnswer: DRESS
5D clue: Sudden shockAnswer: JOLT
