Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Big ___ (cuddling partner) | SPOON |
| 6 | Mickey Mouse's pet dog | PLUTO |
| 7 | Foamy coffee order | LATTE |
| 8 | Inside information, informally | INTEL |
| 9 | Blue streams down a yellow emoji's face | TEARS |
| 1 | Divide, as the check | SPLIT |
| 2 | It comes with wings on the side | PLANE |
| 3 | "Get ___ town!" | OUTTA |
| 4 | Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest | OTTER |
| 5 | Christmas carols | NOELS |
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