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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: In addition
Answer: ALSO
5A clue: Psithurism, n. “The sound of ___ rustling through the trees”
Answer: WIND
6A clue: Like scones and stoners
Answer: BAKED
7A clue: Retail chain with an average store size of 300,000 square feet (roughly three city blocks)
Answer: IKEA
8A clue: Work station
Answer: DESK
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Up
Answer: AWAKE
2D clue: Social media currency
Answer: LIKES
3D clue: Tiptoe around
Answer: SNEAK
4D clue: Like 2025, but not 2026
Answer: ODD
6D clue: Contractor’s offer
Answer: BID
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