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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword isn’t too tough. I knew the 1990 Madonna hit (5-Across), but had no idea on the very next question involving tennis (6-Across). You win some, you lose some. 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 28, 2025.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Chef’s creation

Answer: DISH

5A clue: Iconic Madonna hit of 1990

Answer: VOGUE

6A clue: Section of a tennis court used when playing doubles

Answer: ALLEY

7A clue: State of mind

Answer: MOOD

8A clue: Not amateur

Answer: PRO

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Rarely-used word meaning “sadness”

Answer: DOLOR

2D clue: Snow place like home?

Answer: IGLOO

3D clue: Went after in court

Answer: SUED

4D clue: “Yo”

Answer: HEY

5D clue: Fill time on stage

Answer: VAMP

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