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Extra hints for the September 17 Mini
These clues and answers are for the Wednesday, September 17, 2025 puzzle. Each extra hint gives a starting or ending letter without revealing the full answer.
Across
- 1 Across — Middling: Ends with O.
- 5 Across — Attractive, muscular guy: Ends with K.
- 6 Across — 1/23/45 and 6/7/89: Starts with D.
- 7 Across — Big name in flat-pack furniture: Ends with A.
- 8 Across — Job benefit: Starts with P.
Down
- 1 Down — “____ It Off,” Taylor Swift hit: Starts with S.
- 2 Down — Word with space or Banks: Ends with R.
- 3 Down — Move stealthily: Starts with S.
- 4 Down — Approves: Starts with O.
- 6 Down — A quick swim on a hot day: Ends with P.
Spoiler: September 17 answer key
Stop here if you are still solving. The complete answer list follows.
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Across answers
- 1 Across: SO-SO
- 5 Across: HUNK
- 6 Across: DATES
- 7 Across: IKEA
- 8 Across: PERK
Down answers
- 1 Down: SHAKE
- 2 Down: OUTER
- 3 Down: SNEAK
- 4 Down: OKS
- 6 Down: DIP
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