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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword isn’t too tough. And 5-Down celebrates a certain summer blockbuster movie that’s about to turn 50. 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 to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Displays at a trailhead
Answer: MAPS
5A clue: Pulitzer-winning 2024 novel that reimagined «Adventures of Huckleberry Finn» from the perspective of Jim
Answer: JAMES
6A clue: Invader in a sci-fi movie
Answer: ALIEN
7A clue: Thin strands
Answer: WISPS
8A clue: ‘Tude
Answer: SASS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: One of Michelle Obama’s daughters
Answer: MALIA
2D clue: A little out of whack
Answer: AMISS
3D clue: Marshmallow treats in Easter baskets
Answer: PEEPS
4D clue: I.R.S. IDs
Answer: SSNS
5D clue: 1975 film with a 25-foot animatronic shark
Answer: JAWS
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