Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | "Piece of cake!" | EASY |
| 5 | Piece of cake | SLICE |
| 6 | Centers of stars | CORES |
| 7 | Like a bar with free drinks | OPEN |
| 8 | Word repeated during a mic check | TEST |
| 1 | Run away to get married | ELOPE |
| 2 | Buenos ___, Argentina | AIRES |
| 3 | Distinctive smell | SCENT |
| 4 | R.S.V.P. option | YES |
| 5 | Kilt wearer | SCOT |
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