Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Appropriate shoes to wear on moving day? | VANS |
| 5 | Optimists keep them high | HOPES |
| 6 | Baked entree with a flaky crust | POTPIE |
| 7 | Appropriate gas station to find by the beach? | SHELL |
| 8 | Days of old | YORE |
| 1 | Ballot caster | VOTER |
| 2 | Appropriate store beside a farmer's market? | APPLE |
| 3 | Actor ___ Patrick Harris | NEIL |
| 4 | Opposite of NNW | SSE |
| 5 | Appropriate snack for Santa? | HOHO |
| 6 | "Gangnam Style" rapper | PSY |
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