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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for July 2, 2025.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Clean with elbow grease
Answer: SCRUB
6A clue: Fruit to which wrinkly fingers are compared
Answer: PRUNE
7A clue: "Meenie miney" preceder
Answer: EENIE
8th A clue: Light bulb units
Answer: WATTS
9A clue: "Meenie miney" follower
Answer: MOE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Erupt with force
Answer: SPEW
2D clue: Doughnut filling
Answer: CREAM
3D clue: Total, as expenses
Answer: RUNTO
4D clue: Come together as one
Answer: UNITE
5D clue: They're often abuzz about coneflowers
Answer: BEES
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