Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Something to look for while circling the block | SPOT |
| 5 | Grow weary | TIRE |
| 6 | This clue number x 2 | DOZEN |
| 7 | Rice-shaped pasta | ORZO |
| 8 | December 25th, for short | XMAS |
| 1 | Calm before the ___ | STORM |
| 2 | Favorite food of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | PIZZA |
| 3 | Black-and-white cookies | OREOS |
| 4 | (This clue number x 2) + 2 | TEN |
| 6 | Release personal information about, informally | DOX |
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