Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | "A book which people praise and don't read," per Mark Twain | CLASSIC |
| 8 | Cheese used in lasagna | RICOTTA |
| 9 | Two hours of free drinks at a wedding, say | OPENBAR |
| 10 | Swanky event in a gallery | ARTGALA |
| 11 | Uncle, in Spanish | TIO |
| 12 | Basketball net holder | RIM |
| 13 | B&B relative | INN |
| 14 | ___ kwon do | TAE |
| 15 | Number shown on a dating profile | AGE |
| 16 | Show that The Weeknd has performed on, aptly enough | SNL |
| 1 | Zagreb's country | CROATIA |
| 2 | Piercing seen while puckering | LIPRING |
| 3 | Chemical ingredient in nail polish remover | ACETONE |
| 4 | Karaoke choice | SONG |
| 5 | Caribbean resort island for the ultrawealthy, familiarly | STBARTS |
| 6 | Like antipasti, manicotti and gelati | ITALIAN |
| 7 | Gooey part of a Snickers bar | CARAMEL |
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