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I thought today’s Mini Crossword was especially tough, for a Mini. Maybe if I lived in New York, I could’ve guessed the 6-Across answer, but as it is, I had to fill in a bunch of other answers first. Read on for all the answers. 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 to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Snappy put-down
Answer: ZING
5A clue: Power a 6-Across, perhaps
Answer: PEDAL
6A clue: Vehicle subject to a 15 m.p.h. speed limit in New York City, as of 2025
Answer: EBIKE
7A clue: Eco-friendly
Answer: GREEN
8A clue: Tallies (up)
Answer: ADDS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Animal found on the last page of an alphabet book
Answer: ZEBRA
2D clue: «That was so hilarious,» hyperbolically
Answer: IDIED
3D clue: Without clothing
Answer: NAKED
4D clue: Secluded valleys
Answer: GLENS
5D clue: Square ___ in a round hole
Answer: PEG
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