Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | R.N.'s co-workers | MDS |
| 4 | Piles upon piles | HEAPS |
| 6 | Alternative to body wash | BARSOAP |
| 8 | O in a tee? | ARMHOLE |
| 9 | Exercise expert | TRAINER |
| 10 | "Oof ... that's not good" | YIKES |
| 11 | "I see what you ___ there" | DID |
| 1 | Half woman, half fish | MERMAID |
| 2 | West African shirt | DASHIKI |
| 3 | Cuddled closely | SPOONED |
| 4 | William's brother in the British monarchy | HARRY |
| 5 | Register ring-ups | SALES |
| 6 | Crack of the ___ (ballpark sound) | BAT |
| 7 | The "p" of m.p.h. | PER |
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