Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Halloween costumes with eye patches | PIRATES |
| 8 | "That's great!" | AWESOME |
| 9 | One with an aggressive savings plan? | PACKRAT |
| 10 | Insect that has two stomachs, curiously enough | ANT |
| 11 | U.S. medical research org. | NIH |
| 12 | Like music that sounds good to the ear | TONAL |
| 14 | Wear away, as the soil | ERODE |
| 15 | "Good lord!" | MYGOD |
| 1 | Nickname for Dad | PAPA |
| 2 | "Gimme those!" | IWANTEM |
| 3 | Minister's house | RECTORY |
| 4 | Pose a question | ASK |
| 5 | Weather phenomenon measured from EF-0 to EF-5 | TORNADO |
| 6 | Corresponded by computer | EMAILED |
| 7 | Rogen of "The Studio" | SETH |
| 13 | Seasonal drink topped with nutmeg, maybe | NOG |
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