The Mini Answers NYT - February 15, 2023

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• The "A" of an M.F.A. degree Crossword Clue

  Reveal Answer

  ARTS

• Product from Nike or New Balance Crossword Clue

  Reveal Answer

  SHOE

• Cylinder for holding thread Crossword Clue

  Reveal Answer

  SPOOL

• Impossible answer to the question "Are you lying?" Crossword Clue

  Reveal Answer

  YES

• Circles back around (and 5-Across "rewound") Crossword Clue

  Reveal Answer

  LOOPS