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The NYT Mini Crossword is always longer on Saturdays, so it usually takes more time to solve. Today’s was pretty easy, I thought, though you will have to know a certain governor’s name and a little bit about magazine history. 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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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Feb. 8, 2025.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Beer foam
Answer: HEAD
5A clue: Dance that it takes “two” to do
Answer: TANGO
6A clue: Annoying thing to forget on a trip
Answer: CHARGER
8A clue: Color associated with Barbie
Answer: HOTPINK
9A clue: “For all ___ and purposes …”
Answer: INTENTS
10A clue: Maryland governor Wes
Answer: MOORE
11A clue: Cons’ counterparts
Answer: PROS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Oldest monthly magazine in the U.S., launched in 1850
Answer: HARPERS
2D clue: Front car of a train
Answer: ENGINE
3D clue: Athlete’s representative
Answer: AGENT
4D clue: Nerds
Answer: DORKS
5D clue: Body image?
Answer: TATTOO
6D clue: Bonobo relative
Answer: CHIMP
7D clue: Pay tribute to
Answer: HONOR
How to play more Mini Crosswords
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