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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 about someone addressing me a letter and I didn’t resolve the hint. Finally, I filled in the rest of the puzzle and DUH, there was the answer. Need more help with today’s mini crosswords? Keep reading. And if you could use some tips and advice to solve your daily problems, check out our Mini Crossword Tips.
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The NYT mini crossword puzzle completed by January 23, 2025.
Mini through clues and answers
1A clue: “It’s just a ___” (response to a sore loser)
Answer: GAME
5A hint: here is a pointer!
Solution: ARROW
6A clue: ME, in an address
Solution: HAND
7A Hint: Fencing Swords at the Olympics
Answer: SWORDS
8Hint: Nest them inside each other, like measuring cups
Answer: NID
Mini-clues and answers
Clue 1D: Purple Candy Flavor
Answer: GRAPE
2D Clue: Zodiac Aries
Answer: ARIES
3D Index: French painter of “Water Lilies”
Solution: MONET
Clue 4D: companions of rams
Solution: EWES
Clue 5D: Last Word of Grace
Answer: AMEN
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