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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 12, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: A 5-Across might be a wild one
Answer: CARD
5A clue: One of two in a standard deck
Answer: JOKER
6A clue: Homer called its oil “liquid gold”
Answer: OLIVE
7A clue: Symbolic flower in Buddhism
Answer: LOTUS
8A clue: Bunkers on a golf course
Answer: TRAPS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Use crayons, e.g.
Answer: COLOR
2D clue: Japanese dog breed
Answer: AKITA
3D clue: Really energize
Answer: REVUP
4D clue: Garment that may be strapless
Answer: DRESS
5D clue: Sudden shock
Answer: JOLT