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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 19, 2025.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: [Gross!]
Answer: GAG
4A clue: Finish off, as a tube of toothpaste
Answer: USEUP
7A clue: Argentine dance style
Answer: TANGO
8A clue: Dish : dirt :: ___ : tea
Answer: SPILL
9A clue: The "E" of REM
Answer: EYE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: 2023 Olivia Rodrigo album with the hit single "Bad Idea Right?"
Answer: GUTS
2D clue: "Right away!"
Answer: ASAP
3D clue: Disney role for Robin Williams or Will Smith
Answer: GENIE
5D clue: Like a Christmas sweater, perhaps
Answer: UGLY
6D clue: Festivus centerpiece
Answer: POLE
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