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There are a couple of Q words in today’s NYT Mini Crossword. Sometimes, those can be tricky, but today, they were pretty simple. 6-Across threw me for a while, as I was mentally searching for a word related to typing slowly on a keyboard, but boy, was I off the mark. 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 24, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Tiny cotton swabAnswer: QTIP
5A clue: Leaves on the stove too longAnswer: BURNS
6A clue: They’re used to hunt and peckAnswer: BEAKS
7A clue: “I’m trying to focus here!”Answer: QUIET
8A clue: Button that might make a “Whoosh!” soundAnswer: SEND
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Word pronounced like its first letter (which is followed by four vowels)Answer: QUEUE
2D clue: Feature of an extravagant wedding dressAnswer: TRAIN
3D clue: Signed, as a contractAnswer: INKED
4D clue: Verbal alternative to a tap on the shoulderAnswer: PSST
5D clue: Verbal alternative to a tap on the shoulderAnswer: BBQS
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