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Let’s look at the Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini of clues and answers

1A clue: With 6-Across, annual guest wearing red
Answer: SANTA

6 A clue: See 1-Throughout
Answer: CLAUS

7 A hint: Story you can get off the hook
Answer: ALIBI

8 A clue: Harry Potter aka The Boy Who ___
Answer: ALIVE

9A clue: Brand of farm equipment
Answer: DEERE

Mini down clue and answer

1 A hint: Pour hot cocoa, say
Answer: SCALD

2A clue: Sports reporter LaForce
Answer: ALLIE

3A clue: Easy to deceive
Answer: NAIVE

4 A clue: A plant that grows underground
Answer: TUBER

5 An indication: “Everybody’s kidding ___ …”
Answer: Aside

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