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The seven across clue for the New York Times Mini Crossword puzzle on Oct. 16 can be very confusing.<\/p>

This clue is especially confounding if you’re not from the person in question’s city, don’t pay attention to regional news, or simply aren’t surprised to see a politician described as “embattled” for one reason or another. “Embattled mayor Adams”<\/strong> is all we have to go by.<\/p>

Read below for some hints and the answer to today’s puzzle.<\/p>