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Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: For this, you’ll be swimming with the fishes
Answer: SCUBA

6A clue: Birth-related
Answer: NATAL

7A clue: “They’re in for ___ awakening!”
Answer: ARUDE

8A clue: “Cut” shortcut, on PCs
Answer: CTRL-X

9A clue: Nairobi is its capital
Answer: KENYA

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Quick bite
Answer: SNACK

2D clue: À la ___
Answer: CARTE

3D clue: Maneuver done from the left lane only
Answer: UTURN

4D clue: In the worst way
Answer: BADLY

5D clue: Whom to tell “Turn off the lights” or “Play some music”
Answer: ALEXA

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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