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The NYT mini crossword puzzle completed by October 17, 2025.
Mini through clues and answers
1A clue: “The Naked Gun” or “Scary Movie”
Answer: SPOOF
6A clue: ___ cut (short hairstyle)
Solution: PIXIE
7A clue: Napoleon’s punishment after the Battle of Waterloo
Answer: EXILE
8 Hint: Rendering
Answer: GIVED UP
9 Hint: They go up and down snowy hills
Solution: SLED
Mini-clues and answers
Clue 1D: Glasses, informally
Answer: SPECIFICATIONS
2D clue: point on a computer screen
Solution: PIXEL
3D Clue: Nitrous ___ (laughing gas)
Solution: OXIDE
4D index: without squeaking, like a bicycle chain
Solution: OIL
5D Hint: Scrollable Social Media Features
Solution: FOOD
