Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, June 25

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Today's Mini Crossword took me a little bit longer than usual. 1-Across took me a little time to ponder, and so did 1-Down. 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 to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

1A clue: Guitar effect that mimics a voiceAnswer: WAWA

5A clue: Red carpet figure, informallyAnswer: CELEB

6A clue: Robert De Niro's "You talkin' to me?" line was oneAnswer: ADLIB

7A clue: JCPenney or Family DollarAnswer: STORE

8A clue: "Hey there!"Answer: HOWDY

1D clue: Dead set on, as an ideaAnswer: WEDTO

2D clue: PermitAnswer: ALLOW

3D clue: A little bit offAnswer: WEIRD

4D clue: Home for monksAnswer: ABBEY

5D clue: Successfully win, in sports betting lingoAnswer: CASH