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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Workout facilities
Answer: GYMS
5A clue: Pipe dream? Just the opposite!
Answer: LEAK
6A clue: In good spirits
Answer: JOLLY
7A clue: Up to the task
Answer: ABLE
8A clue: Headache-inducing situation
Answer: MESS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Boston newspaper
Answer: GLOBE
2D clue: TALKS LIKE THIS
Answer: YELLS
3D clue: Mallard ducks with green heads, e.g.
Answer: MALES
4D clue: Drone’s zone
Answer: SKY
6D clue: Rock out
Answer: JAM
