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Completed NYT October 12, 2025 Mini Crossword.
Mini-tips and answers
Tip 1: 5-Across Combination Can Be Wild
Answer: MAP
5Hint: one of two in the standard deck.
Answer: JOKER
6. Hint: Homer called this oil “liquid gold.”
Answer: OLIVE
7. Hint: a symbolic flower in Buddhism.
Answer: LOTUS
8. Hint: bunkers on a golf course.
Answer: TRAPS
Mini-tips and answers
Hint 1D: Use colored pencils e.g.
Answer: COLOR
2D clue: Japanese dog breed
Answer: Akita
3D Tip: Really Get Energized
Answer: REVUP
4D tip: clothes that can be strapless
Answer: DRESS
Hint 5D: Sudden shock.
Answer: JOLT
