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Sometimes I'm too practical for the NYT Mini Crossword. 6-Across asked for a "cellphone pop-up," and I kept thinking of those PopSockets that people stick on the back of their phones, whether to give themselves a better grip, or a way to prop the phone up for shooting videos. The answer was ... not that kind of a pop-up. Need some more 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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Mini Crossword Clues and Answers
Mini Across Clues and Answers
- 1A clue: Gold medalist Ledecky - Answer: KATIE
- 6A clue: Cellphone pop-up - Answer: ALERT
- 7A clue: What gamblers and actors study - Answer: LINES
- 8A clue: Wood traditionally used for black piano keys - Answer: EBONY
- 9A clue: Anger - Answer: IRE
Mini Down Clues and Answers
- 1D clue: Salad green derived from wild mustard - Answer: KALE
- 2D clue: Cover story told in court - Answer: ALIBI
- 3D clue: Choir member - Answer: TENOR
- 4D clue: __ Adler, character who outsmarted Sherlock Holmes - Answer: IRENE
- 5D clue: Site that dubs itself "the global marketplace for unique and creative goods" - Answer: ETSY
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