The Mini Answers NYT - October 12, 2025

across

• A 5-Across might be a wild one Crossword Clue

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  CARD

• One of two in a standard deck Crossword Clue

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  JOKER

• Homer called its oil "liquid gold" Crossword Clue

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  OLIVE

• Symbolic flower in Buddhism Crossword Clue

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  LOTUS

• Bunkers on a golf course Crossword Clue

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  TRAPS