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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Quick punches
Answer: JABS
5A clue: Animal with unique stripes, similar to human fingerprints
Answer: ZEBRA
6A clue: The People’s ___ (The Rock’s signature wrestling move)
Answer: ELBOW
7A clue: Pumps the brakes, say
Answer: SLOWS
8A clue: Many “Bluey” viewers
Answer: TOTS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Treat once advertised as “America’s Most Famous Dessert”
Answer: JELLO
2D clue: Head of a monastery
Answer: ABBOT
3D clue: Furrowed facial features
Answer: BROWS
4D clue: Lumber mill tools
Answer: SAWS
5D clue: Grated citrus peel
Answer: ZEST
