Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Aug. 9

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? I was puzzled by the very first clue, 1-Across, until I filled in a few letters. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Flatten, informally
Answer: SMUSH

6A clue: African mammal that can weigh up to 10,000 pounds
Answer: HIPPO

7A clue: “___ next time!”
Answer: UNTIL

8A clue: Add fuel to, as a fire
Answer: STOKE

9A clue: Really talked (up)
Answer: HYPED

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: “Quiet!”
Answer: SHUSH

2D clue: Like many green mouthwashes
Answer: MINTY

3D clue: Request that precedes “down low … too slow!”
Answer: UPTOP

4D clue: Powerful volleyball hit
Answer: SPIKE

5D clue: Sank, as a putt
Answer: HOLED

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