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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 25, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Item found behind someone’s ear in a classic magic trickAnswer: COIN
5A clue: Do the Floss or the GriddyAnswer: DANCE
6A clue: Helpful pointerAnswer: ARROW
7A clue: Moody sorts, oftenAnswer: TEENS
8A clue: Sums upAnswer: ADDS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Gave a hootAnswer: CARED
2D clue: “No Turn ___” (street sign)Answer: ONRED
3D clue: App imagesAnswer: ICONS
4D clue: One “N” of CNNAnswer: NEWS
5D clue: Numbers to crunchAnswer: DATA
