Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Oct. 2

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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.

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It was a little tougher than usual today. I have to say, 1-Across made me laugh. Read on if you need help solving the puzzle today.

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Finger covering after eating Cheetos
Answer: DUST

 5A clue: “That’s amazing!”
Answer: OHWOW

7A clue: First country to use paper money, way back in the 7th century
Answer: CHINA

8A clue: Extremely, extra, very
Answer: SUPER

9A clue: Where “You Are,” on a mall map
Answer: HERE

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Google ___
Answer: DOCS

2D clue: “Yup, yup, yup”
Answer: UHHUH

3D clue: Dating app action
Answer: SWIPE

4D clue: Printer powder
Answer: TONER

6D clue: Suffix with silver or glass
Answer: WARE

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