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The NYT Mini Crossword has a real dad joke answer today. 2-Down wants you to identify a pop-up button, but if you’re thinking of a button on a gadget or an appliance, think again. It’s kind of a groaner. Need some more help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 24, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Bowser in the Mario games, e.g.
Answer: BOSS
5A clue: It’s made to measure
Answer: RULER
7A clue: Video game company named after a term in the board game Go
Answer: ATARI
8A clue: Exercise similar to a crunch
Answer: SITUP
9A clue: Unwelcome message on a graded paper
Answer: SEEME
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Word before knuckles or tacks
Answer: BRASS
2D clue: Pop-up button?
Answer: OUTIE
3D clue: Classic blackboard material
Answer: SLATE
4D clue: Concentrated form of many cosmetics
Answer: SERUM
6D clue: Ready to eat, as fruit
Answer: RIPE
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