Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Leave alone | LETBE |
| 6 | Vehemently dislike | ABHOR |
| 7 | Middle section of the body | TORSO |
| 8 | "Hands on your ___! Hands on your ___!" (refrain in the "Cha-Cha Slide") | KNEES |
| 9 | Iris's place | EYE |
| 1 | Crispy treat during Hanukkah | LATKE |
| 2 | Expensive dark wood | EBONY |
| 3 | This clue's number | THREE |
| 4 | Big name in portable speakers | BOSE |
| 5 | Greek god who shoots (and sounds like!) arrows | EROS |
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