Introduction
Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Today’s includes two musical genres, so music fans might hit the right note. Read on for all the answers.
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.
Across Clues
1A clue: Music genre for Joni Mitchell or Woody GuthrieAnswer: FOLK
5A clue: Flood embankmentAnswer: LEVEE
6A clue: That is to say …”Answer: IMEAN
7A clue: Music genre with the same first and last letters as 1-AcrossAnswer: FUNK
8A clue: Hosp. areas that are usually on the ground floorAnswer: ERS

Down Clues
1D clue: Strongest bone in the human bodyAnswer: FEMUR
2D clue: Array in a culinary classroomAnswer: OVENS
3D clue: Plumbing problemAnswer: LEAK
4D clue: He’s a doll!Answer: KEN
5D clue: Magazine whose cover featured Elizabeth Taylor a record 14 timesAnswer: LIFE




