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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 19, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Cancel on plans at the last moment
Answer: FLAKE
6A clue: Shade of light purple
Answer: LILAC
7A clue: ___ acid (protein builder)
Answer: AMINO
8A clue: Sarcastic “Yeah, sure”
Answer: IBET
9A clue: Sardonic boss on “Parks and Recreation”
Answer: RON
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Stylish panache
Answer: FLAIR
2D clue: Party game that tests how low you can go
Answer: LIMBO
3D clue: Visitor from outer space
Answer: ALIEN
4D clue: Philosopher who posed the question “What can I know?”
Answer: KANT
5D clue: Environmentally friendly prefix
Answer: ECO
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