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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword is a pretty easy one. 9-Across — the “dog-tor” clue — was a bit of a groaner, but I’ll take an easy answer over a witty, confusing clue any day. 4-Down was a little confusing, but once I filled in the other letters it made sense. (TEXAS and IOWA could’ve fit in 5-Across and 8-Across, with one T replaced in each answer.) 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 25, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: “Beware the ___ of March”Answer: IDES
5A clue: Sends a messageAnswer: TEXTS
7A clue: Pond scumAnswer: ALGAE
8A clue: Teeny-tiny bitAnswer: IOTA
9A clue: Doctor who might more aptly be called a “dogtor”Answer: VET
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: “Don’t call ___ comeback!”Answer: ITA
2D clue: Supermarket sectionAnswer: DELI
3D clue: Arnold Schwarzenegger or Chris Christie, e.g., for shortAnswer: EXGOV
4D clue: 5-Across or 8-Across, if you change the T’s in this answerAnswer: STATE
6D clue: Musical chairs needAnswer: SEAT
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