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So I swear I'd solve today's Mini crossword faster, but I have old eyes and I read the 6 Across indicator as “INK.” I kept wondering which five-letter word might refer to “ink.” I was probably thrown off by the nearby answer, which actually contained the word “ink.” But eventually, I looked up and saw that it was “IRK,” and yeah, now I feel like, well, ADVANCED: If you're stuck on any of the mini crossword clues today, for whatever reason, we've got the answers. And if you could use some hints and tips for a daily solution, check out ours Mini crossword tips.

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Mini hints and answers

1A prompt. In a regular orchestra, only the instrument reads alto clef
Answer: VIOLA

Tip 6A. Irk
Answer: ANNOY

7A prompt. A type of cold brew coffee with foam bubbles
Answer: NITRO

Tip 8A: positive head gesture
Answer: NOD

Tip 9A. One of the 88 on the piano
Answer: KEY

Mini hints and answers

1D tip. A car with a sliding door
Answer: FROM

2D tip. With a pen as a signature
Answer: OURSELVES

3D tip. How a ballerina often dances
Answer: ONTOE

4D tip. "___, ___, look who's 40" (rhyming line on a birthday card)
Answer: LORD

5D tip. __ Edebiri, Emmy-winning actress in The Bear
Answer: good

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