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The NYT Mini Crossword has a Super Bowl theme today. Most of the clues should be pretty easy to solve even if you’ve only paid the slightest attention to the big game. Need some more 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.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Bengal or lion
Answer: CAT

4A clue: Patrick Mahomes, for his entire N.F.L. career
Answer: CHIEF

6A clue: Kendrick ___, Super Bowl LIX halftime act
Answer: LAMAR

7A clue: Opposing side
Answer: ENEMY

8A clue: Super Bowl scores, for short
Answer: TDS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: “E-A-G-L-E-S, Eagles!,” for one
Answer: CHANT

2D clue: Targeted, as a football throw
Answer: AIMED

3D clue: Play groups?
Answer: TEAMS

4D clue: The Browns, on N.F.L. scoreboards
Answer: CLE

5D clue: Cook in the pan
Answer: FRY

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