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Here are the clues and solutions for The Mini crossword from Sunday, May 25, 2025:

Across

– Endangers
Answer: Risks

– “Bloomin'” item at Outback Steakhouse
Answer: Onion

– Up the ___ (plentifully)
Answer: Wazoo

– Lived (in)
Answer: Dwelt

– “You wanted to see me because…?”
Answer: Yes

Down

– Rambunctious
Answer: Rowdy

– Totally blown away
Answer: Inawe

– S, M and L
Answer: Sizes

– ___-Aid Man, mascot known for smashing through walls and yelling “Oh, yeah!”
Answer: Kool

– Pesky little twerp
Answer: Snot

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