Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | With 6- and 8-Across, face seen in outer space | MAN |
| 4 | Opposite of tight | LOOSE |
| 6 | See 1-Across | INTHE |
| 7 | Directly called out in a post, using an "@" | ATTED |
| 8 | See 1-Across | MOON |
| 1 | "Eureka" for California, or "Excelsior" for New York | MOTTO |
| 2 | Pale with fright | ASHEN |
| 3 | Have to have | NEED |
| 4 | Actor Neeson of "Taken" | LIAM |
| 5 | "Hold ___ your hat!" | ONTO |
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