Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | ___ to pay (modern prompt) | TAP |
| 4 | Helpful book genre | HOWTO |
| 6 | Source of the headline "Study: Dolphins Not So Intelligent on Land," with "The" | ONION |
| 7 | Summer forecast | SUNNY |
| 8 | Curvy shape | ESS |
| 1 | The sisters on "Sister, Sister" or the brothers on "Property Brothers" | TWINS |
| 2 | Lots and lots | ATON |
| 3 | Pay (up) | PONY |
| 4 | Fire truck attachment | HOSE |
| 5 | Heavy burden | ONUS |
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