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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword took me a while, and not just because Saturday’s puzzle always has a few extra clues. There are some toughies in this list. 6-Down especially will test your knowledge of the animal kingdom. 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 Crossword puzzle for April 5, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Cummerbund, e.g.
Answer: SASH
5A clue: Cheese-covered chip
Answer: NACHO
6A clue: Singer in a synagogue
Answer: CANTOR
7A clue: Like decision-making in a hierarchical organization
Answer: TOPDOWN
8A clue: Where a browser might get cookies?
Answer: BAKERY
9A clue: Mixes, as a drink
Answer: STIRS
10A clue: 10 in a lane
Answer: PINS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Politician on a “Fighting Oligarchy” tour with Ocasio-Cortez
Answer: SANDERS
2D clue: The first “A” of SAG-AFTRA
Answer: ACTORS
3D clue: Flamboyant
Answer: SHOWY
4D clue: Unicorn’s defining feature
Answer: HORN
5D clue: Lap protector
Answer: NAPKIN
6D clue: Raccoon-like mammal of South America
Answer: COATI
7D clue: 1/16 of a cup: Abbr.
Answer: TBSP
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