Puzzle Introduction
Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Hope you know your rock bands, especially the ones whose names are also common words. Read on if you need help solving the puzzle today.
The Mini Crossword is a nice break from the tougher puzzles, and it takes only a fraction of the time of the vaunted, regular New York Times Crossword puzzle.
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Across Clues and Answers
1A clue: “Abbott Elementary” networkAnswer: ABC
4A clue: Coffee supplement … or a ’60s rock bandAnswer: CREAM
7A clue: Valentine’s Day symbol … or a ’70s-’80s rock bandAnswer: HEART
8A clue: Desert watering hole … or a ’90s-’00s rock bandAnswer: OASIS
9A clue: Glorifying poemAnswer: ODE
Down Clues and Answers
1D clue: Sound preceding “Gesundheit!”Answer: ACHOO
2D clue: Basis for croutonsAnswer: BREAD
3D clue: StopAnswer: CEASE
5D clue: Name found in “nefarious”Answer: ARI
6D clue: Denali and Whitney: Abbr.Answer: MTS
