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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 4, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Tiered temples
Answer: PAGODAS
8A clue: “Journey” that a narcissist goes on
Answer: EGOTRIP
9A clue: What might have a glazed look?
Answer: POTTERY
10A clue: “We have an agreement”
Answer: DEAL
11A clue: Bathroom brand with bears in its commercials
Answer: CHARMIN
14A clue: Public image
Answer: PERSONA
15A clue: Boat boarded by beasts
Answer: ARK
16A clue: Still sealed in the container
Answer: NEW
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Lively spirit
Answer: PEP
2D clue: “Once upon a time, a few mistakes ___ …” (Taylor Swift lyric)
Answer: AGO
3D clue: Turned to night
Answer: GOTDARK
4D clue: Playful river swimmers
Answer: OTTERS
5D clue: “Like THAT will ever happen!”
Answer: DREAMON
6D clue: Southwest, e.g.
Answer: AIRLINE
7D clue: Someone using a hidden camera or signal jammer
Answer: SPY
11D clue: Tax filing pro, for short
Answer: CPA
12D clue: She/___
Answer: HER
13D clue: Folksy thumbs-down
Answer: NAW