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My husband groaned when he saw today’s NYT Mini Crossword. “Why is it so huge?” he asked. It’s not, but there is one additional clue-answer combo in the Down category, so it seems longer. None of them are too tough, and I enjoyed the upcoming holiday pun. 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 Crosword puzzle for April 17, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Person, ___ or thing
Answer: PLACE
6A clue: Like someone you shouldn’t trust with fragile objects
Answer: KLUTZY
7A clue: A time to dye?
Answer: EASTER
8A clue: Dangle a carrot in front of
Answer: ENTICE
9A clue: Class for a cognitive science major, for short
Answer: PSYCH
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Activities on the docket
Answer: PLANS
2D clue: Full of sexual desire
Answer: LUSTY
3D clue: Commonly cobwebby room
Answer: ATTIC
4D clue: From Prague, say
Answer: CZECH
5D clue: Jane in classic literature
Answer: EYRE
6D clue: Not get rid of
Answer: KEEP
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