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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword has my favorite Australian cartoon as an answer. If you’re a fan of Bingo, Bandit and Chilli, you’ll nail that 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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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 6, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Nibble : food :: ___ : drinkAnswer: SIP
4A clue: Like a kid doodling in class, maybeAnswer: BORED
6A clue: Popular Disney+ show about a family of Australian cattle dogsAnswer: BLUEY
7A clue: Fill in, as a puzzleAnswer: SOLVE
8A clue: PerceiveAnswer: SEE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Some first-chair performances in an orchestraAnswer: SOLOS
2D clue: “Go me!”Answer: IRULE
3D clue: Loud chewing or talking during a movie, e.g.Answer: PEEVE
4D clue: Ammo for a Red Ryder rifleAnswer: BBS
5D clue: Part of an Easter egg kitAnswer: DYE
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