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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for July 10, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: 5×5 crossword
Answer: MINI
5A clue: Breakfast sandwich option
Answer: BACON
6A clue: From way back when
Answer: OFOLD
7A clue: Like much toothpaste
Answer: MINTY
8A clue: First, second or third, but not fourth
Answer: BASE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Party game with accusations from “villagers”
Answer: MAFIA
2D clue: Total legends
Answer: ICONS
3D clue: Actor Nick on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Answer: NOLTE
4D clue: The N.B.A.’s Pacers, familiarly
Answer: INDY
5D clue: Fail at stand-up
Answer: BOMB
