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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 6, 2025.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Nibble : food :: ___ : drink
Answer: SIP
4A clue: Like a kid doodling in class, maybe
Answer: BORED
6A clue: Popular Disney+ show about a family of Australian cattle dogs
Answer: BLUEY
7A clue: Fill in, as a puzzle
Answer: SOLVE
8A clue: Perceive
Answer: SEE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Some first-chair performances in an orchestra
Answer: SOLOS
2D clue: "Go me!"
Answer: IRULE
3D clue: Loud chewing or talking during a movie, e.g.
Answer: PEEVE
4D clue: Ammo for a Red Ryder rifle
Answer: BBS
5D clue: Part of an Easter egg kit
Answer: DYE
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