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There are two fun poet clues in today’s Mini Crossword, which I appreciated as an English major. I admit that 8-Across, the New York neighborhood clue, stumped me, but then I’ve never lived there. Need some help with today’s puzzle? 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 to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for July 9, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Subsides like the tideAnswer: EBBS
5A clue: Leggings lead-in to “lemon”Answer: LULU
6A clue: Poet Robert with a “cool” last nameAnswer: FROST
8A clue: Manhattan neighborhood near the East VillageAnswer: NOHO
9A clue: Quick joyrideAnswer: SPIN
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Fairylike figure of folkloreAnswer: ELF
2D clue: Poet Robert with a “hot” last nameAnswer: BURNS
3D clue: Weakly hit fly ballAnswer: BLOOP
4D clue: Food made using a bamboo mat known as a “makisu”Answer: SUSHI
7D clue: Quite the heavy weightAnswer: TON
