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My husband groaned when he saw today’s NYT Mini Crossword. “Why is it so huge?” he asked. It’s not, but there is one additional clue-answer combo in the Down category, so it seems longer. None of them are too tough, and I enjoyed the upcoming holiday pun. 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 Crosword puzzle for April 17, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Person, ___ or thingAnswer: PLACE
6A clue: Like someone you shouldn’t trust with fragile objectsAnswer: KLUTZY
7A clue: A time to dye?Answer: EASTER
8A clue: Dangle a carrot in front ofAnswer: ENTICE
9A clue: Class for a cognitive science major, for shortAnswer: PSYCH
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Activities on the docketAnswer: PLANS
2D clue: Full of sexual desireAnswer: LUSTY
3D clue: Commonly cobwebby roomAnswer: ATTIC
4D clue: From Prague, sayAnswer: CZECH
5D clue: Jane in classic literatureAnswer: EYRE
6D clue: Not get rid ofAnswer: KEEP
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