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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 29, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Language heard in BangkokAnswer: THAI
5A clue: Major brand of athletic shoesAnswer: ASICS
6A clue: Language family that includes SwahiliAnswer: BANTU
7A clue: Language from which we get “pajama” and “khaki”Answer: URDU
8A clue: Small amount of Manhattan?Answer: SIP
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Old Russian rulersAnswer: TSARS
2D clue: Language that’s third in number of worldwide speakers, after English and MandarinAnswer: HINDI
3D clue: MisbehaveAnswer: ACTUP
4D clue: Sch. not far from Des MoinesAnswer: ISU
5D clue: __ DhabiAnswer: ABU
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