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