Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Unruly crowds | MOBS |
| 5 | What "clams" and "cheddar" are slang for | MONEY |
| 6 | This, at the beach | OCEAN |
| 7 | This, at the beach | SHORE |
| 8 | This, at the beach | SAND |
| 1 | Chocolaty coffee drink | MOCHA |
| 2 | Pull a fast ___ (trick) | ONEON |
| 3 | "Black" facial feature for pirate Edward Teach | BEARD |
| 4 | "Auld Lang ___" | SYNE |
| 5 | Growth at the base of a tree | MOSS |
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