Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Running joke | GAG |
| 4 | Shade of brown that becomes a shade of gold if you change its first letter to an "A" | UMBER |
| 6 | State that shares the same first and last letters with MOOSE, appropriately | MAINE |
| 7 | Joined teams (with) | SIDED |
| 8 | "___ Misérables" | LES |
| 1 | App with an envelope logo | GMAIL |
| 2 | Withstand | ABIDE |
| 3 | Things that might make your hair curl? | GENES |
| 4 | Sounds of hesitation | UMS |
| 5 | Vibrant color for a sugar maple in autumn | RED |
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