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Across
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1A. Quick punches | JABS |
| 5A. Animal with unique stripes, similar to human fingerprints | ZEBRA |
| 6A. The People’s ___ (The Rock’s signature wrestling move) | ELBOW |
| 7A. Pumps the brakes, say | SLOWS |
| 8A. Many “Bluey” viewers | TOTS |
Down
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1D. Treat once advertised as “America’s Most Famous Dessert” | JELL-O |
| 2D. Head of a monastery | ABBOT |
| 3D. Furrowed facial features | BROWS |
| 4D. Lumber mill tools | SAWS |
| 5D. Grated citrus peel | ZEST |
Clues that may need a nudge
For 1A and 1D, the answers are JABS and JELL-O. The “Bluey” reference in 8A points to TOTS.
About this date’s puzzle
This is the Thursday, July 31, 2025 puzzle, not a different year’s July 31 edition. Forbes contributor Erik Kain’s matching July 30, 2025 guide identifies the date and lists these clues and answers: Forbes, “Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Thursday, July 31st”.
Kain describes The Mini as a smaller, quicker version of the larger NYT Crossword and says it can be played on the web or app. That is his description in 2025, not confirmation of current access or subscription terms. His reported solve time of 1:30 is personal, not a difficulty benchmark.
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