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There are two fun poet clues in today’s Mini Crossword, which I appreciated as an English major. I admit that 8-Across, the New York neighborhood clue, stumped me, but then I’ve never lived there. Need some help with today’s puzzle? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for July 9, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Subsides like the tide
Answer: EBBS
5A clue: Leggings lead-in to “lemon”
Answer: LULU
6A clue: Poet Robert with a “cool” last name
Answer: FROST
8A clue: Manhattan neighborhood near the East Village
Answer: NOHO
9A clue: Quick joyride
Answer: SPIN
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Fairylike figure of folklore
Answer: ELF
2D clue: Poet Robert with a “hot” last name
Answer: BURNS
3D clue: Weakly hit fly ball
Answer: BLOOP
4D clue: Food made using a bamboo mat known as a “makisu”
Answer: SUSHI
7D clue: Quite the heavy weight
Answer: TON
Quick tips for the NYT Mini Crossword
#1: If you’re unsure, put down an answer anyway, but remember your uncertainty. You might find yourself erasing that answer as other letters fill in.
#2: If you’re struggling with a few Across clues, skip to the Down side. You might be able to fill that in and find the Across clues solved for you.
#3: The puzzle-makers love to play little word games, so be on your guard. They may offer a clue where the words don’t mean the obvious. If you’re stumped, try thinking of secondary meanings for phrases in the clue.
