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I’ve got an issue with today’s NYT Mini Crossword. 5-Down is one of those “try to spell out what this sounds like” answers, and I just don’t think a sizzling steak sounds like that. A hissing snake, sure. 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. 27, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: “Good one!”
Answer: HAH
4A clue: Messages to the office staff
Answer: MEMOS
6A clue: Exclamations accompanied by nervous gulps
Answer: UHOHS
7A clue: Calculator key
Answer: MINUS
8A clue: ___ Grand (Vegas casino)
Answer: MGM
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Pronoun pair
Answer: HEHIM
2D clue: In the midst of
Answer: AMONG
3D clue: So-so
Answer: HOHUM
4D clue: Not saying a word
Answer: MUM
5D clue: Sound of a sizzling steak
Answer: SSS
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