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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: With 5-Down, mystery meet?
Answer: BLIND
6A clue: ___ Puffs (cereal)
Answer: COCOA
7A clue: Bike without pedaling, say
Answer: COAST
8A clue: Spending binge
Answer: SPREE
9A clue: Hoped-for answer when on bended knee
Answer: YES
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Secretly includes, as on an email
Answer: BCCS
2D clue: In a silly mood
Answer: LOOPY
3D clue: Empathetic words
Answer: ICARE
4D clue: Spots for septum piercings
Answer: NOSES
5D clue: See 1-Across
Answer: DATE