Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Put in persistent hard work | GRIND |
| 6 | The "A" of A/V | AUDIO |
| 7 | Buzzers by the trash | FLIES |
| 8 | What was always seen blocking Wilson's face, on "Home Improvement" | FENCE |
| 9 | Outer boundaries | EDGES |
| 1 | Politician's stumble | GAFFE |
| 2 | Was totally awesome | RULED |
| 3 | What bar bouncers spend all night doing | IDING |
| 4 | Nephew's sister | NIECE |
| 5 | Units of a vaccine | DOSES |
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