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My husband hasn’t played the NYT Mini Crossword that much, as I discovered when I heard him yell out, «Two of these clues are the same!» Yes, and it’s not a typo — that’s how tricky the puzzle creators are. 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: Work like a ___
Answer: DOG
4A clue: Work like a ___
Answer: CHARM
6A clue: Voice type that falls between soprano and alto, informally
Answer: MEZZO
7A clue: Black-and-white snacks
Answer: OREOS
8A clue: Move one’s head in agreement
Answer: NOD
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Totally out of it
Answer: DAZED
2D clue: Rice-shaped pasta
Answer: ORZO
3D clue: Engineered crops, for short
Answer: GMOS
4D clue: «You can’t be serious!»
Answer: CMON
5D clue: Villain’s counterpart
Answer: HERO
How to play more Mini Crosswords
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