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Rumors of a Final Fantasy 9 Remake Heat Up After Social Media Tease

Fans think a social media post from Square Enix might signal a remake announcement of one of the franchise’s beloved games.

A remake of the game Final Fantasy 9 might be on deck as the 25th anniversary of the beloved RPG approaches. At least that’s what some fans believe after the game’s publisher Square Enix posted on X a screenshot with a line from the original 2000 game, «My memories will be part of the sky…» with the caption, «If you know, you know 😭.»

If you know, you know 😭 pic.twitter.com/PZsUfJA1o5

— Square Enix (@SquareEnix) April 7, 2025

The line, from the ending of the original game, has some speculating that Square Enix will soon announce a remake, as it has for Final Fantasy 7. The company set up a new website for the game as the anniversary date approaches. There’s been reports of a possible remake since as far back as 2021 when a purported list of games in the pipeline was leaked.

Not everyone, however, is happy with at least one player suggesting that the original game is so good, it doesn’t need a remake.

Square Enix didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, April 17

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 17.

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My husband groaned when he saw today’s NYT Mini Crossword. «Why is it so huge?» he asked. It’s not, but there is one additional clue-answer combo in the Down category, so it seems longer. None of them are too tough, and I enjoyed the upcoming holiday pun. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. 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 at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Person, ___ or thing
Answer: PLACE

6A clue: Like someone you shouldn’t trust with fragile objects
Answer: KLUTZY

7A clue: A time to dye?
Answer: EASTER

8A clue: Dangle a carrot in front of
Answer: ENTICE

9A clue: Class for a cognitive science major, for short
Answer: PSYCH

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Activities on the docket
Answer: PLANS

2D clue: Full of sexual desire
Answer: LUSTY

3D clue: Commonly cobwebby room
Answer: ATTIC

4D clue: From Prague, say
Answer: CZECH

5D clue: Jane in classic literature
Answer: EYRE

6D clue: Not get rid of
Answer: KEEP

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