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The NYT Mini Crossword had some stumpers today. I thought for sure 1-Across was “sugar,” as in “give me some sugar,” but I think I’m too much of a 1970s jive turkey with my slang, because it was something else entirely. Need some more 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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The completed NYT Mini Crossword for Feb. 12, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: “Give me some ___”
Answer: SPACE
6A clue: Chocolate-flavored coffee drink
Answer: MOCHA
7A clue: Ending point for a walk down the aisle
Answer: ALTAR
8A clue: Hybrid women’s golfing attire
Answer: SKORT
9A clue: Overly tough
Answer: HARSH
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Huge hit
Answer: SMASH
2D clue: Music genre that often includes an accordion
Answer: POLKA
3D clue: Jamie Foxx or Michael J. Fox
Answer: ACTOR
4D clue: Blackens on the grill
Answer: CHARS
5D clue: You are here
Answer: EARTH
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