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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 30, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Words on either side of “___ what ___”Answer: ITIS
5A clue: Breathes like a dogAnswer: PANTS
7A clue: Podcast’s mediumAnswer: AUDIO
8A clue: Test with one’s noseAnswer: SNIFF
9A clue: President after Teddy RooseveltAnswer: TAFT
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Hoppy beers, for shortAnswer: IPAS
2D clue: Talk trash toAnswer: TAUNT
3D clue: The “I” of 1-DownAnswer: INDIA
4D clue: How you might feel after a long car rideAnswer: STIFF
6D clue: PillowyAnswer: SOFT
