Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, July 25

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I love it when the New York Times gives me the same clue in the same puzzle with two different answers -- like with "skirt" for both 6-Across and 2-Down. It always spices up my Mini Crossword experience! Keep reading for an assist with today's Mini Crossword. 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: What a palm tree emoji on Slack might indicate, informallyAnswer: VACAY

6A clue: SkirtAnswer: EVADE

7A clue: iPhone app for jottingAnswer: NOTES

8A clue: C.E.O., C.F.O. or C.T.O.Answer: TITLE

9A clue: Requirements for pink or purple hairAnswer: DYES

1D clue: Let off a little steamAnswer: VENT

2D clue: SkirtAnswer: AVOID

3D clue: Like a remark that might elicit a "me-ow"Answer: CATTY

4D clue: "Skyfall" singerAnswer: ADELE

5D clue: Positive R.S.V.P.sAnswer: YESES