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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword could be tricky. 1-Across and 7-Across really threw me, and I had to wait till other answers filled in those letters to guess the full answers. 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: Church tower topper
Answer: SPIRE

6A clue: Boardwalk addition that raises rent to $2000
Answer: HOTEL

7A clue: Plant in the agave family
Answer: YUCCA

8A clue: Informal discussion
Answer: CHAT

9A clue: P.R. buzz
Answer: HYPE

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Having trouble making friends on the first day of school, say
Answer: SHY

2D clue: Holder of a baby kangaroo
Answer: POUCH

3D clue: Like wool sweaters
Answer: ITCHY

4D clue: Sports write-up after a game
Answer: RECAP

5D clue: Make happy
Answer: ELATE

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