Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Oct. 6

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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 has some tricky clues, although it helps to know a little about animated movies, NFL football and college basketball. Read on if you need help solving the puzzle today.

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: “Cut it out!”
Answer: STOP

5A clue: They created “Up,” “Onward” and “Inside Out”
Answer: PIXAR

7A clue: ___ Eight (tournament round)
Answer: ELITE

8A clue: Flatscreen product that might be “4K UHD”
Answer: LEDTV

9A clue: N.F.L. tight end McBride
Answer: TREY

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Variety of wheat in a grain bowl
Answer: SPELT

2D clue: Bathroom floor installer
Answer: TILER

3D clue: Di- follower in CO₂
Answer: OXIDE

4D clue: Hamburger unit
Answer: PATTY

6D clue: Make “Vroom!,” as an engine
Answer: REV

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