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As a Minnesota music fan, I got a kick out of 6-Across and 7-Across in today’s NYT Mini Crossword, as they highlight a famed singer from my state. Hint: There’s a recent movie highlighting his early days in New York. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 16, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: T-t-t-turn up the heat!”Answer: BRR
4A clue: Like fare at a fair, fairly oftenAnswer: FRIED
6A clue: A complete unknown?Answer: RANDO
7A clue: A Rolling Stone?Answer: ISSUE
8A clue: Witch’s spellAnswer: HEX
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: In-your-face assertiveAnswer: BRASH
2D clue: Help with the dishesAnswer: RINSE
3D clue: Done again in a similar wayAnswer: REDUX
4D clue: The “F” of T.G.I.F.: Abbr.Answer: FRI
5D clue: Fawn’s motherAnswer: DOE
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