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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 29, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Type of bulb in many Christmas lights, for short
Answer: LED
4A clue: Diminish, as confidence
Answer: ERODE
6A clue: With 7-Across, sawing a person in half, e.g.
Answer: MAGIC
7A clue: See 6-Across
Answer: TRICK
8A clue: Breakaway religious groups
Answer: SECTS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Sudoku solver’s asset
Answer: LOGIC
2D clue: Official decree
Answer: EDICT
3D clue: Illusionists might cut them in half
Answer: DECKS
4D clue: CPR pros
Answer: EMTS
5D clue: Like finding a four-leaf clover
Answer: RARE
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