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Well, 4-Across threw me off right away today. I figured that sprinklers sprinkle "water," but that word didn't fit. Turns out I needed to think about what was actually receiving the water. 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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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 29, 2025.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Walgreens competitor
Answer: CVS
4A clue: What sprinklers might sprinkle
Answer: LAWN
6A clue: Assumed name
Answer: ALIAS
8A clue: Company whose round, red-white-and-blue logo is known as the "globe"
Answer: PEPSI
9A clue: Emanation from a hot shower
Answer: STEAM
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Expresses appreciation for a performance, say
Answer: CLAPS
2D clue: Kind of parking
Answer: VALET
3D clue: Express appreciation for a dating profile, say
Answer: SWIPE
5D clue: Org. whose round, red-white-and-blue logo is known as the "meatball"
Answer: NASA
7D clue: Virtual thing to "run," for short
Answer: SIM
