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Today’s Mini Crossword has an odd vertical shape, with an extra Across clue, and only four Down clues. The clues are not terribly difficult, but one or two could be tricky. Read on if you need 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.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 14, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Smokes, informally
Answer: CIGS
5A clue: “Don’t have ___, man!” (Bart Simpson catchphrase)
Answer: ACOW
6A clue: What the vehicle in “lane one” of this crossword is winning?
Answer: RACE
7A clue: Pitt of Hollywood
Answer: BRAD
8A clue: “Yeah, whatever”
Answer: SURE
9A clue: Rd. crossers
Answer: STS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Things to “load” before a marathon
Answer: CARBS
2D clue: Mythical figure who inspired the idiom “fly too close to the sun”
Answer: ICARUS
3D clue: Zoomer around a small track
Answer: GOCART
4D clue: Neighbors of Norwegians
Answer: SWEDES
