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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword just about took me out. I needed more than 11 minutes to solve it, and many of the clues were mystifying. So take your time, and scroll down for help as needed. And be sure to notice the big question mark the puzzle-makers designed into the shape of the puzzle. Nice one, New York Times.
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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 12, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Do, re, mi, fa, ___, la …Answer: SOL
4A clue: Still up in the air, for shortAnswer: TBD
7A clue: With 14-Across, “?????”Answer: THATS
9A clue: ___ GrandeAnswer: RIO
10A clue: Bone connecting the elbow and wristAnswer: ULNA
11A clue: Things issued by the D.M.V.Answer: IDS
12A clue: Elaborate hairstyleAnswer: COIF
13A clue: Part of the eye that contains the irisAnswer: UVEA
14A clue: See 7-AcrossAnswer: CONFUSING
15A clue: “Sure, whatever you say …”Answer: OKAY
16A clue: 24 cans of beerAnswer: CASE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Plaster wall coatingAnswer: STUCCO
2D clue: “Hey, check it out!”Answer: OHLOOK
3D clue: Weather phenomenon that translates to “the girl”Answer: LANINA
4D clue: It’s full of questionsAnswer: TRIVIA
5D clue: White House family during the 2020sAnswer: BIDENS
6D clue: Medicinal amountAnswer: DOSAGE
8D clue: Chewy candyAnswer: TAFFY
13D clue: Sch. that plays home football games at the L.A. ColiseumAnswer: USC
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