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The NYT Mini Crossword was a mix today. Some clues were DUH obvious (10-Across), whereas some could have many answers (9-Across). 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 Feb. 15, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Governing body of world soccer
Answer: FIFA
5A clue: “___ is a world within itself, with a language we all understand” (Stevie Wonder lyric)
Answer: MUSIC
6A clue: Opposite of rough
Answer: GENTLE
7A clue: Pictures that employ the “flip camera” button
Answer: SELFIES
8A clue: Away from the ocean
Answer: INLAND
9A clue: Earthenware pot
Answer: CROCK
10A clue: Clark ___ a.k.a. Superman
Answer: KENT
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Cool bit of trivia
Answer: FUNFACT
2D clue: Admission of ineptitude
Answer: ISTINK
3D clue: Smoothed, as fingernails
Answer: FILED
4D clue: AAAA, in a deck
Answer: ACES
5D clue: Pittsburgh’s Carnegie ___ University
Answer: MELLON
6D clue: Rom-com or thriller
Answer: GENRE
7D clue: “Totally awesome!”
Answer: SICK
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