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Without 1 Down I would have mastered today’s mini crossword puzzle with flying colors. This was something I had never heard of before and I just tried it as a guess and then had to back out when the letters didn’t work. Oof. Need help with today’s mini crossword puzzle? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword Puzzle Tips.

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Let’s move on to the mini crossword puzzle clues and answers.

Mini about hints and answers

1A hint: lightning
Answer: BOLT

5A note: Flowers with the varieties “Tiger” and “Trumpet”.
Answer: LILIES

7A note: area to stretch out
Answer: YOGAMAT

8A Note: In short, a condition that is treated with exposure and response prevention therapy
Answer: OCD

9A note: “Rocks” to a bartender
Answer: ICE

19One note: “Wait, seriously?!”
Answer: WHAT

12 A Note: Actress With A Record Number Of Oscar Nominations (21)
Answer: STREEP

13One note: assists
Answer: AIDS

Minimize hints and responses

1D Note: Sets of information used together for machine learning and predictive analytics
Answer: BIGDATA

2D Note: Portuguese greeting
Answer: OLA

3D Note: Not infinite
Answer: LIMITED

4D Note: Shows the basics
Answer: TEACHES

5D Note: Scottish Waters
Answer: HOLES

6D Note: Like some prices and roller coaster declines
Answer: STEEP

7D Clue: “This Really hurts!”
Answer: YOW

11D Note: Prefix with -ceratops
Answer: TRI

How to play more mini crosswords

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