Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, April 16

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As a Minnesota music fan, I got a kick out of 6-Across and 7-Across in today's NYT Mini Crossword, as they highlight a famed singer from my state. Hint: There's a recent movie highlighting his early days in New York. Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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Let's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 16, 2025. NYT/Screenshot by CNET

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: T-t-t-turn up the heat!"
Answer: BRR

4A clue: Like fare at a fair, fairly often
Answer: FRIED

6A clue: A complete unknown?
Answer: RANDO

7A clue: A Rolling Stone?
Answer: ISSUE

8A clue: Witch's spell
Answer: HEX

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: In-your-face assertive
Answer: BRASH

2D clue: Help with the dishes
Answer: RINSE

3D clue: Done again in a similar way
Answer: REDUX

4D clue: The "F" of T.G.I.F.: Abbr.
Answer: FRI

5D clue: Fawn's mother
Answer: DOE

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