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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Friday, July 25, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: What a palm tree emoji on Slack might indicate, informally
Answer: VACAY
6A clue: Skirt
Answer: EVADE
7A clue: iPhone app for jotting
Answer: NOTES
8A clue: C.E.O., C.F.O. or C.T.O.
Answer: TITLE
9A clue: Requirements for pink or purple hair
Answer: DYES
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Let off a little steam
Answer: VENT
2D clue: Skirt
Answer: AVOID
3D clue: Like a remark that might elicit a “me-ow”
Answer: CATTY
4D clue: “Skyfall” singer
Answer: ADELE
5D clue: Positive R.S.V.P.s
Answer: YESES