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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 3, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Just go with it!
Answer: FLOW
5A clue: Buenos ___, Argentina
Answer: AIRES
7A clue: Group of conspirators
Answer: CABAL
8A clue: “Wicked” star Cynthia
Answer: ERIVO
9A clue: Irish ___, dish that might be made with a pint of Guinness
Answer: STEW
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Confront, as facts
Answer: FACE
2D clue: You can’t trust their stories
Answer: LIARS
3D clue: Move like a planet
Answer: ORBIT
4D clue: Salon job involving hair extensions
Answer: WEAVE
6D clue: Not busy, business-wise
Answer: SLOW
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