Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Perfectly fitting | APT |
| 4 | Speculate | GUESS |
| 7 | "It's the Hard-Knock Life" musical | ANNIE |
| 8 | Social media app with Reels and Stories, casually | INSTA |
| 9 | Bill ___ the Science Guy | NYE |
| 1 | "4-Across ___!" ("Incorrect, but keep trying!") | AGAIN |
| 2 | Like the groaner wordplay in dad jokes | PUNNY |
| 3 | Feeling all wound up | TENSE |
| 5 | Simple dog command | SIT |
| 6 | Mediterranean, for one | SEA |
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