Puzzle Solutions

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Note that 7-Across and 5-Down have the exact same clue, but different answers. Read on for all the answers.

The Mini Crossword is a nice break from tougher puzzles and takes only a fraction of the time needed to solve the vaunted full-size New York Times Crossword.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Experimental and provocative Answer: EDGY

5A clue: “Top Chef” alum ___ Hall Answer: CARLA

6A clue: Once more Answer: AGAIN

7A clue: Throw … or a protection for an injured arm Answer: SLING

8A clue: Something a camper sets up Answer: TENT

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Keen-eyed bird of prey Answer: EAGLE

2D clue: “You Can Never Go Down the ___” (Mister Rogers song for kids afraid of bath time) Answer: DRAIN

3D clue: Flash of light Answer: GLINT

4D clue: Yin’s counterpart Answer: YANG

5D clue: Throw … or a protection for an injured arm Answer: CAST