Kristy McNichol was spotted in L.A. on Sunday, July 20, in a rare public outing — more than two decades after stepping back from the spotlight. In photos obtain by the Examiner, the ’80s actress, now 62, was photographed stretching and exercising outside, and looked noticeably different from her on-screen days. The former child star […]

So, if you're working on today's Mini on Friday, July 25, 2025, and need some help (I've been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both "Across" and "Down" words, followed by "Across Answers" and "Down Answers," so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!

FRIDAY PUZZLE — Dare I say it? Today’s crossword, by Fritz Juhnke, is what I would call a slightly themed puzzle. And on a day that is traditionally themeless, if you can imagine.

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