Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Once again, 8-Across made me laugh. 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: Awesome song, informallyAnswer: JAM

4A clue: Word after “Midas” or “magic”Answer: TOUCH

6A clue: World’s most populous countryAnswer: INDIA

7A clue: Holy personAnswer: SAINT

8A clue: Ticker symbol for Harley-Davidson on the NYSE, appropriatelyAnswer: HOG

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Biblical whale baitAnswer: JONAH

2D clue: SoundAnswer: AUDIO

3D clue: Hosting, informallyAnswer: MCING

4D clue: “___ the season!”Answer: TIS

5D clue: Pharrell’s signature item of apparelAnswer: HAT