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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 22, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Roomful of students
Answer: CLASS
6A clue: Something to bring in a brown paper bag
Answer: LUNCH
7A clue: __ Harbor, sightseeing area of Baltimore
Answer: INNER
8A clue: Where many Stephen King novels are set
Answer: MAINE
9A clue: Beagle or bulldog
Answer: BREED
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Go bouldering, e.g.
Answer: CLIMB
2D clue: ___ New Year
Answer: LUNAR
3D clue: Redhead of musical/movie fame
Answer: ANNIE
4D clue: Something an actor might steal
Answer: SCENE
5D clue: Tear to pieces
Answer: SHRED
