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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 24, 2025.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Dove's soft call
Answer: COO
4A clue: Write-up on a book jacket
Answer: BLURB
6A clue: Two to one, for one
Answer: RATIO
7A clue: Cupid's weaponry, along with 5-Down
Answer: ARROW
8A clue: Jennings of "Jeopardy!"
Answer: KEN
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: N.B.A. star Caitlin
Answer: CLARK
2D clue: Beyond bizarre, from the French
Answer: OUTRE
3D clue: What has a "belt" seen only at night
Answer: ORION
4D clue: Supportive undergarment
Answer: BRA
5D clue: See 7-Across
Answer: BOW
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