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The clue "Down, doggy!" uses wordplay, mimicking a command given to a dog. "Down" is a common command for dogs to SIT, implying they lower themselves. The exclamation adds emphasis to resemble instruction, making SIT the fitting solution.
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The clue says "When doubled," signaling repetition. "Choo-choo" is an onomatopoeic term mimicking the sound of a train and is commonly used by children. Since "choo" forms half of "choo-choo," the answer is CHOO, fitting the playful and sound-based nature of the clue.
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The clue lists countries whose first letters spell out "T-H-E-U-N" (Tunisia, Haiti, Ecuador, Uruguay, Norway). This kind of clue plays on acronyms formed by the first letters of each word, leading to the answer "THEUN."
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The clue "Wriggly swimmers" refers to creatures that are known for their wriggling motion and live in water. EELS are long, slender fish that move with a wriggling, snake-like motion, making them the perfect fit for this description. The plural "swimmers" matches "EELS" as well.
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The clue lists "Niners, Falcons, Lions," which are names of professional football teams: San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, and Detroit Lions. These teams are part of the National Football League (NFL), which is the major professional football league in the United States.
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The clue "Beachcomber's find" refers to items commonly found on the beach by someone searching the shore. A "shell" is a common discovery, as beaches are often littered with shells from marine creatures, making SHELL the fitting answer.
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The clue "Debtor's notes" refers to a form of acknowledgment from a debtor. "IOU" stands for "I Owe You," often written as informal notes to record debts. The plural "notes" matches the plural "IOUS," making it the correct answer for this clue.
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The answer is TON because the clue "2,000 pounds" directly refers to the unit of weight in the imperial system. One ton equals exactly 2,000 pounds in the United States, making "TON" the fitting solution for this straightforward measurement clue.
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The James Beard Awards celebrate excellence in the culinary arts, recognizing outstanding professionals in the food industry. Since the profession directly associated with preparing exceptional food is a CHEF, this is the correct answer to the clue. CHEFs often earn this prestigious award for their skill and creativity.
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Lionel Messi is internationally known for wearing jersey number 10 throughout most of his soccer career, especially during his time with FC Barcelona and the Argentina national team.
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Today’s NYT Mini Highlights
A very approachable Wednesday Mini from Joel Fagliano, with a fun little acronym theme running through the grid. THEUN is clued by the initials of Tunisia, Haiti, Ecuador, Uruguay, Norway, while NFL comes from Niners, Falcons, Lions. I couldn't help wondering about THEUN: is it simply "the UN," since all of those countries are members, or is the selection of Tunisia, Ecuador, and Uruguay also a subtle nod to nations involved in the current FIFA World Cup? Probably just a neat coincidence, but it gave the puzzle a little extra flavor. The rest of the grid was straightforward, making for a quick and enjoyable solve.
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What is NYT The Mini Crossword?
NYT The Mini Crossword is a compact version of the New York Times Crossword puzzle. Usually 5 x 5, with larger grids on Saturdays, it offers mid-week equivalent difficulty clues with no progression over the week. It is accessible to anyone with or without a New York Times account. You can play it on nytimes.com/crosswords, The New York Times Games app (iOS and Android), and the Play tab of the New York Times News app. Games and All Access Subscribers can solve past Mini Crossword puzzles in the archive.
For years, the Mini was free to play daily without a subscription. However, starting August 27, 2025, it became subscriber-only. This change has frustrated many fans, especially as the Mini had grown more ambitious, incorporating themes, wordplay tricks, linked clues, and even echoing entries from the Daily Crossword. In hindsight, these evolutions may have been the Times’ way of positioning the Mini closer to its flagship puzzle.
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