Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, Sept. 7

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Even though I do play chess, I had to guess at 4-Across. Wordle players will get a kick out of 6-Across. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Tool with teeth
Answer: SAW

 4A clue: Number of rows on a chessboard
Answer: EIGHT

6A clue: Common Wordle starting word
Answer: ADIEU

7A clue: Kick back
Answer: RELAX

8A clue: Band’s grouping of songs
Answer: SET

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: French fries and coleslaw, for two
Answer: SIDES

2D clue: Fleet of foot
Answer: AGILE

3D clue: Resource in the game Catan
Answer: WHEAT

4D clue: Body part in the heart of “heart”
Answer: EAR

5D clue: Attire for a black-tie wedding
Answer: TUX

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