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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Monday, July 21, 2025. NYT/Screenshot by CNET
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Ceremonial band
Answer: SASH
5A clue: First official state hand gesture, following a 2024 Hawaiian bill
Answer: SHAKA
6A clue: Deck with the Major and Minor Arcana
Answer: TAROT
7A clue: Just love
Answer: ADORE
8A clue: Boardwalk has the highest one on a Monopoly board
Answer: RENT
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Cool place to be on a sunny day
Answer: SHADE
2D clue: Name that might come first during an alphabetical roll call
Answer: AARON
3D clue: Hybrid athletic garment
Answer: SKORT
4D clue: Just loathe
Answer: HATE
5D clue: One whose name is in lights
Answer: STAR