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I always hate it when a crossword puzzle offers a clue whose only clue is something like, “with 1 Across.” Look, editors, if I haven’t answered 1 in full, there’s no way I can get a new answer. But in NOW Mini Crossword now, the two matched answers, 1 Across and 1 Down, are easy. However, if you need help with Mini Crossword today, read on. And if you could use some hints and guides for everyday solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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

Mini of clues and answers

1 A clue: “Vertically challenged”
Answer: SHORT

6 A clue: “I am ___, hear me roar!”
Answer: WOMAN

7 A clue: Voting in office
Answer: ELECT

8 A clue: Like a bold haircut or piercing
Answer: EDGY

9 A clue: Org. that you can take your laptop out of your suitcase
Answer: TSA

Mini down clue and answer

1D clue: Partner of 1-Across
Answer: SWEET

2D clue: Half nelson and cobra clutch, in wrestling
Answer: HOLDS

3D clue: Lowest ranking member of the wolfpack
Answer: ALPHA

4D indicator: Risqué
Answer: RACY

5D clue: Fireworks originally used as a yellow dye
Answer: TNT

How to play more Mini Crosswords

the Sports Section of the New York Times offers a large number of online games, but only a few of them are free for everyone to play. You can play today’s Mini Crossword for free, but you need a subscription to the Times Games section to play old puzzles from the archives.