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Here are the Across and Down answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword dated Saturday, April 5, 2025. This is the Mini, not the full-size crossword. The clue-and-answer list comes from Parade’s dated guide; it has not been independently checked against the official NYT grid.
Across answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 Across: Cummerbund, e.g. | SASH |
| 5 Across: Cheese-covered chip | NACHO |
| 6 Across: Singer in a synagogue | CANTOR |
| 7 Across: Like decision-making in a hierarchical organization | TOPDOWN |
| 8 Across: Where a browser might get cookies? | BAKERY |
| 9 Across: Mixes, as a drink | STIRS |
| 10 Across: 10 in a lane | PINS |
Down answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 Down: Politician on a “Fighting Oligarchy” tour with Ocasio-Cortez | SANDERS |
| 2 Down: The first “A” of SAG-AFTRA | ACTORS |
| 3 Down: Flamboyant | SHOWY |
| 4 Down: Unicorn’s defining feature | HORN |
| 5 Down: Lap protector | NAPKIN |
| 6 Down: Raccoon-like mammal of South America | COATI |
| 7 Down: 1/16 of a cup: Abbr. | TBSP |
A clue worth a second look
For 8 Across, “browser” points to someone browsing in a shop rather than a web browser. A bakery is a place to get cookies, making BAKERY the pun-based answer.
Source note
Parade’s April 5, 2025 Mini Crossword guide provides the date, clues, and answers above. It is a secondary answer key, not an official NYT solution page.
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