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The NOW Mini Crossword I was really stoned by 6-Across. “ME, at an address,” makes sense now that I know the answer, but at the time, I always thought of someone addressing a letter to “me,” and the clue didn't solve. Finally, I filled in the rest of the puzzle and DUH–there was the answer. Need more help with Mini Crossword today? Read more. And if you could use some hints and guides for day-to-day solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 23, 2025.
Mini on hints and answers
1 A clue: “Just a ___” (response to a loser)
Answer: GAME
5A clue: Here's a pointer!
Answer: ARROW
6A clue: ME, at an address
Answer: MAINE
7A clue: Fencing swords at the Olympics
Answer: EPEES
8A clue: Fit one inside the other, like measuring cups
Answer: NEST
Mini down hints and answers
1D clue: Purple candy flavor
Answer: GRAPES
2D clue: Zodiac ram
Answer: ARIES
3D clue: French painter of “Water Lilies”
Answer: MONET
4D clue: Rams companions
Answer: YES
5D clue: Last word of grace
Answer: AMEN
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