Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Move through the air, as a smell | WAFT |
| 5 | "Aladdin" character with the line "Phenomenal cosmic powers! Itty-bitty living space" | GENIE |
| 6 | Baltimore N.F.L. player | RAVEN |
| 7 | Wicked | EVIL |
| 8 | Fuse, as pieces of metal | WELD |
| 1 | Use a loom | WEAVE |
| 2 | Metal block falling on Wile E. Coyote's head | ANVIL |
| 3 | Scientist's area of study | FIELD |
| 4 | Number of clues in this puzzle | TEN |
| 5 | Sprouted | GREW |
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