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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Aug. 14

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It might make you want to hit the beach. And be sure to check out the colorful design that flows across the puzzle and reflects the theme of the clues and answers for 6-Across, 7-Across and 8-Across. Each one is slightly different and fits that answer’s color scheme! Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Unruly crowds
Answer: MOBS

5A clue: What “clams” and “cheddar” are slang for
Answer: MONEY

6A clue: This, at the beach
Answer: OCEAN

7A clue: This, at the beach
Answer: SHORE

8A clue: This, at the beach
Answer: SAND

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Chocolaty coffee drink
Answer: MOCHA

2D clue: Pull a fast ___ (trick)
Answer: ONEON

3D clue: “Black” facial feature for pirate Edward Teach
Answer: BEARD

4D clue: “Auld Lang ___”
Answer: SYNE

5D clue: Growth at...

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