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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for July 10, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: 5×5 crosswordAnswer: MINI
5A clue: Breakfast sandwich optionAnswer: BACON
6A clue: From way back whenAnswer: OFOLD
7A clue: Like much toothpasteAnswer: MINTY
8A clue: First, second or third, but not fourthAnswer: BASE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Party game with accusations from “villagers”Answer: MAFIA
2D clue: Total legendsAnswer: ICONS
3D clue: Actor Nick on the Hollywood Walk of FameAnswer: NOLTE
4D clue: The N.B.A.’s Pacers, familiarlyAnswer: INDY
5D clue: Fail at stand-upAnswer: BOMB
