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Mini of clues and answers

1 A sign: Like flowers that never wither
Answer: FAKE

5A clue: Italian city hosting part of the 2026 Winter Olympics
Answer: MILAN

6 A hint: “Huh, that’s weird…”
Answer: WEIRD

7 A clue: Regions
Answer: PLACES

8 A clue: Crossword clue, for example
Answer: HINT

Mini down clue and answer

1D clue: Man in the kitchen
Answer: FIERI

2D clue: Visitor from another world
Answer: ALIEN

3D clue: Measuring gold
Answer: CARAT

4D clue: “Don’t tell me how it ___!”
Answer: FINALLY

5D clue: Sound of kissing
Answer: MWAH