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A bit sneaky, New York Times. You will notice that the Mini Crossword now uses the same clue twice. Both 4-Down and 5-Down read, “4 x 400-meter race, eg” But is the answer the same? Why, of course not. What’s so fun about that? However, if you need help with Mini Crossword today, read on. And if you could use some hints and tips 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

1A clue: Owner of a shop called The Bun Also Rises, probably
Answer: BAKER

6 A clue: Type of oil served on bread
Answer: OLIVE

7 A clue: Drop the ___
Answer: AUNT

8Hint: “Good” dish for a dinner party
Answer: CHINA

9A clue: Very quickly
Answer: HURRY

Mini down clue and answer

1D clue: Bungle, like plastic surgery
Answer: BOTCH

2D clue: ___ State, nickname for Hawaii
Answer: ALOHA

3D clue: Fuzzy fruits or flightless birds
Answer: KIWIS

4D clue: 4 x 400-meter race, eg
Answer: EVENT

5D clue: 4 x 400-meter race, eg
Answer: RELAY

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.