Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Scientist's workplace | LAB |
| 4 | Best friend of Charlie Brown | LINUS |
| 6 | Looking for a fight, informally | AGGRO |
| 7 | Turtle's hiding place | SHELL |
| 8 | Give an effort | TRY |
| 1 | Plant food? | LIGHT |
| 2 | "Don't Look Back in ___" (Oasis hit) | ANGER |
| 3 | Large and muscular | BURLY |
| 4 | ___ Vegas | LAS |
| 5 | Note after do, re, mi, fa ... | SOL |
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