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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 13, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Door handle
Answer: KNOB
5A clue: Talking about your ex on a first date, e.g.
Answer: NONO
6A clue: Like some minds, martinis and money
Answer: DIRTY
7A clue: Should that be the case …
Answer: IFSO
8A clue: Profound
Answer: DEEP
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Butter ___
Answer: KNIFE
2D clue: Like the god Tyr, for whom Tuesday is named
Answer: NORSE
3D clue: Winning
Answer: ONTOP
4D clue: Reason for blue decorations at a baby shower, perhaps
Answer: BOY
6D clue: Accomplished
Answer: DID
