Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Halloween silhouette | BAT |
| 4 | Ron's assistant on "Parks and Recreation" | APRIL |
| 7 | State that only borders one other state | MAINE |
| 8 | Out of money | BROKE |
| 9 | "___ all good!" | ITS |
| 1 | Disney deer | BAMBI |
| 2 | Split up | APART |
| 3 | Groups of three | TRIOS |
| 5 | Octopus's defense against predators | INK |
| 6 | Harper ___, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird" | LEE |
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