Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Ends of dress shirt sleeves | CUFFS |
| 6 | Month when the N.B.A. and N.H.L. playoffs start, typically | APRIL |
| 7 | Pilfered | STOLE |
| 8 | Played (with) | TOYED |
| 9 | "Well, isn't that the ___ calling the kettle black!" | POT |
| 1 | Performers in a play | CAST |
| 2 | "Gimme five!" | UPTOP |
| 3 | Soft serve alternative, familiarly | FROYO |
| 4 | Boneless steakhouse order | FILET |
| 5 | Winter ride | SLED |
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