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The NYT Mini Crossword has a Super Bowl theme today. Most of the clues should be pretty easy to solve even if you’ve only paid the slightest attention to the big game. 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. 9, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Bengal or lion
Answer: CAT
4A clue: Patrick Mahomes, for his entire N.F.L. career
Answer: CHIEF
6A clue: Kendrick ___, Super Bowl LIX halftime act
Answer: LAMAR
7A clue: Opposing side
Answer: ENEMY
8A clue: Super Bowl scores, for short
Answer: TDS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: “E-A-G-L-E-S, Eagles!,” for one
Answer: CHANT
2D clue: Targeted, as a football throw
Answer: AIMED
3D clue: Play groups?
Answer: TEAMS
4D clue: The Browns, on N.F.L. scoreboards
Answer: CLE
5D clue: Cook in the pan
Answer: FRY
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