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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 22, 2025.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Barker who hosted "The Price Is Right"
Answer: BOB
4A clue: (Base x height) / 2, for a triangle
Answer: AREA
6A clue: Bouncy toys in a playroom
Answer: BALLS
8A clue: Budget for
Answer: ALLOT
9A clue: Busy buzzers ... and letters found at the start of every clue in this puzzle
Answer: BEES
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Baked dessert soaked in rum
Answer: BABA
2D clue: Big name in dental products
Answer: ORALB
3D clue: "Beauty and the Beast" protagonist
Answer: BELLE
5D clue: Balm ingredient with soothing properties
Answer: ALOE
7D clue: Bourbon and Beale: Abbr.
Answer: STS
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