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The NYT Mini Crossword was pretty easy today — and 5-Across has me craving a certain cookie. There’s one groaner of a pun in 9-Across, but I skipped it and solved the others, and got through that way. 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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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Feb. 3, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Unit of toilet paper
Answer: ROLL
5A clue: Cookie advertised with the slogan “Twist, Lick, Dunk”
Answer: OREO
6A clue: Word after bird or binge
Answer: WATCH
8A clue: Amused text shorthand
Answer: LMAO
9A clue: What always goes to waist?
Answer: BELT
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: One of five in a Mini crossword
Answer: ROW
2D clue: Dental care brand
Answer: ORALB
3D clue: “Please, it would be my pleasure”
Answer: LETME
4D clue: ___ news (11 p.m. broadcast)
Answer: LOCAL
7D clue: Like jalapeños and Death Valley
Answer: HOT
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