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NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle completed on October 21, 2025.
Mini cross clues and answers
1 clue: Bones that can be “dropped”
Answer: Joe
4 Evidence: The late scientist Goodall
Answer: Jane
Evidence 5a: Make critical assumptions about
The answer: the judge
6 Proof: Slightly better
Answer: Onyub
7 Evidence: Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, etc.
Answer: Gods
Mini down clues and answers
1D Evidence: Just kind of more than that
Answer: New
2D idea: Breed of beef cattle
Answer: Angus
3D idea: Shedding tears
The answer: crying
4D Proof: 2007 comedy-drama starring Elliot Page and Michael Cera
Answer: Juno
5D Guide: Update, as one’s memory
Answer: Jog