Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Instrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" | BANJO |
| 6 | Smart ___ (wise guy) | ALECK |
| 7 | Compete in a contest that's lost by blinking | STARE |
| 8 | Strongly disliked | HATED |
| 9 | One of eight on a chessboard, or five in a Mini crossword | ROW |
| 1 | Criticize harshly | BASH |
| 2 | Where wedding rings are exchanged | ALTAR |
| 3 | "Cool beans!" | NEATO |
| 4 | Preppy clothing brand | JCREW |
| 5 | Gave the green light | OKED |
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