Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Fire enthusiast, slangily | PYRO |
| 5 | Q: Why did the farmer ___ under his tractor? | SLEEP |
| 6 | Many buildings on campus | HALLS |
| 7 | A: So he could wake up ___ in the morning! | OILY |
| 8 | Aliens, for short | ETS |
| 1 | Braid, to a Brit | PLAIT |
| 2 | Hollers | YELLS |
| 3 | Depend (on) | RELY |
| 4 | Photo ___ (publicity events) | OPS |
| 5 | One of two often sold in a box | SHOE |
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