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Here are the clues and answers for The Mini crossword from Friday, April 25, 2025:

Across

– “Beware the ___ of March”
Answer: Ides

– Sends a message
Answer: Texts

– Pond scum
Answer: Algae

– Teeny-tiny bit
Answer: Iota

– Doctor who might more fittingly be termed a “dogtor”
Answer: Vet

Down

– “Don’t call ___ comeback!”
Answer: ItA

– Supermarket section
Answer: Deli

– Arnold Schwarzenegger or Chris Christie, e.g., for short
Answer: ExGov

– 5-Across or 8-Across, if you alter the T’s in this response
Answer: State

– Musical chairs necessity
Answer: Seat

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