Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Mother chicken | HEN |
| 4 | Word after "leading" and "first" | LADY |
| 5 | Just peachy ... or a hint to the two letters that appear most often in this grid | DANDY |
| 6 | Bryant of "S.N.L." fame | AIDY |
| 7 | Like overcooked chicken | DRY |
| 1 | Helpful | HANDY |
| 2 | Swirl of water | EDDY |
| 3 | The Yankees, on scoreboards | NYY |
| 4 | Supervillain's hideout | LAIR |
| 5 | ___ joke | DAD |
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