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Sometimes I’m too practical for NOW Mini Crossword. 6-Across asked for a “pop-up cellphone,” and I kept thinking about the PopSockets that people put on the back of their phones, whether they give themselves a better grip, or a way to raise the phone for videos. The answer is … not that kind of pop-up. Need more help with Mini Crossword today? Read more. 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: Gold medalist Ledecky
Answer: KATIE

6A clue: Cellphone pop-up
Answer: ALERT

7A clue: What gamblers and actors study
Answer: line

8A clue: Wood traditionally used for black piano keys
Answer: EBONY

9 One clue: Anger
Answer: IRE

Mini down clue and answer

1D clue: Salad green obtained from wild mustard
Answer: KALE

2D clue: Cover story told in court
Answer: ALIBI

3D clue: Chorus member
Answer: TENOR

4D clue: __ Adler, character who surpasses Sherlock Holmes
Answer: IRENE

5D clue: Site that dubs itself “the global marketplace for unique and creative items”
Answer: ETSY

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