Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Work's opposite | PLAY |
| 5 | Glass-encased flower in "Beauty and the Beast" | ROSE |
| 6 | Stack on a nightstand | BOOKS |
| 7 | Tree or cobra, in yoga class | POSE |
| 8 | Not that many | AFEW |
| 1 | Measure of alcoholic content | PROOF |
| 2 | Feeling relaxed | LOOSE |
| 3 | Slightly crooked | ASKEW |
| 4 | Rarely true response to "Have you read our terms and conditions?" | YES |
| 6 | ___-free (label on water bottles) | BPA |
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