Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Impressive academic degree | PHD |
| 4 | *Place to find a doc | PIER |
| 5 | *Dallas Cowboys stat | TEXAS |
| 6 | *Make a scar | KNIT |
| 7 | Number of letters missing from the ends of each starred Across clue in this puzzle | ONE |
| 1 | Mischievous fairy | PIXIE |
| 2 | What radiators and microwaves generate | HEAT |
| 3 | Nurses' co-workers: Abbr. | DRS |
| 4 | Ivy League school in Philly | PENN |
| 5 | Boxing ref's decision | TKO |
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