Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Spider ___ | WEB |
| 4 | Quaint term for a boyfriend, from the French | BEAU |
| 5 | Crocodile ___ | TEARS |
| 6 | ___ bird | EARLY |
| 7 | ___ wolf | CRY |
| 1 | Feeling tired and worn out | WEARY |
| 2 | British noble title | EARL |
| 3 | ___ bee | BUSY |
| 4 | Panda ___ | BEAR |
| 5 | Detective, in old shorthand | TEC |
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