Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Worker who sticks a thick mix on bricks | MASON |
| 6 | Volvos or VWs | AUTOS |
| 7 | "Wow, that's wild!" | CRAZY |
| 8 | Peaceful place | HAVEN |
| 9 | Key above ~ on a Mac | ESC |
| 1 | ___ 1 (speed of sound) | MACH |
| 2 | Emanating glow | AURA |
| 3 | Fend (off) | STAVE |
| 4 | Seeps slowly | OOZES |
| 5 | Boy band with the 2000 hit "It's Gonna Be Me" | NSYNC |
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