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LA Times Mini Crossword October 9, 2025 Answers
This LA Times Mini puzzle from October 9, 2025 contains 10 total clues—5 across and 5 down. Below you'll find every clue with its answer and helpful hints. If you're working on a different date, check our LA Times Mini crossword archive.
Across Clues
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1A | Cozy eateries | CAFES |
| 6A | Suspect’s story | ALIBI |
| 7A | Isabel Allende’s “Violeta,” for one | NOVEL |
| 8A | “Billy, Don’t Be ___” (1974 song) | AHERO |
| 9A | Endures | LASTS |
Down Clues
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | New York’s Erie ___ | CANAL |
| 2D | Hilo welcome | ALOHA |
| 3D | Change for a ten | FIVES |
| 4D | Urbana-born film critic Roger | EBERT |
| 5D | Towers on farms | SILOS |
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