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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword threw me off right away with 1-Across, but then I’m no fish expert. The rest of them were pretty simple, so I was lucky to get those letters filled in. 7-Across and 2-Down were especially easy. 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 21, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: What the beaklike teeth of a parrotfish are used to biteAnswer: CORAL
6A clue: On top ofAnswer: ABOVE
7A clue: Noodle soup with “tonkotsu” and “shoyu” varietiesAnswer: RAMEN
8A clue: Sharp as a tackAnswer: SMART
9A clue: Sharp as a tackAnswer: ANY
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Dealership choicesAnswer: CARS
2D clue: His presidential center is being built on Chicago’s South SideAnswer: OBAMA
3D clue: Like Caesar and CiceroAnswer: ROMAN
4D clue: Tex ___, animator who drew Bugs Bunny and Daffy DuckAnswer: AVERY
5D clue: Gave for a short timeAnswer: LENT
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