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The NYT Mini Crossword really threw me with 6-Across. “ME, in an address,” makes sense now that I know the answer, but at the time, I kept thinking of someone addressing a letter to “me,” and did not solve the clue. Finally, I filled in the rest of the puzzle and DUH–there was the answer. 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 Jan. 23, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: “It’s only a ___” (response to a sore loser)
Answer: GAME
5A clue: Here’s a pointer!
Answer: ARROW
6A clue: ME, in an address
Answer: MAINE
7A clue: Fencing swords at the Olympics
Answer: EPEES
8A clue: Fit one inside the other, like measuring cups
Answer: NEST
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Purple candy flavor
Answer: GRAPE
2D clue: Zodiac ram
Answer: ARIES
3D clue: French painter of “Water Lilies”
Answer: MONET
4D clue: Rams’ mates
Answer: EWES
5D clue: Last word of grace
Answer: AMEN
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