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Spoilers: The full clue-and-answer list is below.
Across answers
| Number | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fill in the ___ | BLANK |
| 6 | Large quantity at a pot dispensary | OUNCE |
| 7 | Remove one’s name from, as an online photo | UNTAG |
| 8 | Org. whose upcoming Artemis II mission will launch astronauts around the moon | NASA |
| 9 | Parched | DRY |
Down answers
| Number | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hop like a kangaroo | BOUND |
| 2 | ___ lander (moon vehicle) | LUNAR |
| 3 | Squirming in one’s seat | ANTSY |
| 4 | College Football Playoff org. | NCAA |
| 5 | Beer dispenser | KEG |
Where to play the NYT Mini
The New York Times describes the Mini as a smaller crossword in which players fill white squares with letters to form words or phrases from Across and Down clues. Its help information lists play on the NYT Games website, in the Games app, and in the News app, and mentions archive access for eligible subscribers. Because those access details may change, check the NYT Games page for current subscription and archive terms before subscribing.
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