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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