Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Flatten, informally | SMUSH |
| 6 | African mammal that can weigh up to 10,000 pounds | HIPPO |
| 7 | "___ next time!" | UNTIL |
| 8 | Add fuel to, as a fire | STOKE |
| 9 | Really talked (up) | HYPED |
| 1 | "Quiet!" | SHUSH |
| 2 | Like many green mouthwashes | MINTY |
| 3 | Request that precedes "down low ... too slow!" | UPTOP |
| 4 | Powerful volleyball hit | SPIKE |
| 5 | Sank, as a putt | HOLED |
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