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Today’s Mini Crossword is a good one for fans of the letter «F.» Plus, 5-Across taught me a neat tidbit about ancient history. Can’t wait to pull that one out at parties! Want an assist 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 to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Doubtful
Answer: IFFY
5A clue: Neanderthals made the first one from birch bark tar approximately 200,000 years ago
Answer: GLUE
6A clue: Fire-starting rock
Answer: FLINT
7A clue: Word that can fill the blanks of «So ___!» and «Go ___!»
Answer: LONG
8A clue: Meditation practitioner
Answer: YOGI
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Brand of cooler
Answer: IGLOO
2D clue: Short-lived relationship
Answer: FLING
3D clue: Mushrooms and such
Answer: FUNGI
4D clue: «Even so …»
Answer: YET
6D clue: Outer layer of a tent
Answer: FLY
