Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | The Stars and Stripes, e.g. | FLAG |
| 5 | Wake word for an Amazon device | ALEXA |
| 6 | +1 score in golf | BOGEY |
| 7 | Prepare water for pasta | BOIL |
| 8 | Some wall decorations | ART |
| 1 | Elevator selection | FLOOR |
| 2 | Not phony, informally | LEGIT |
| 3 | Figure skating jump | AXEL |
| 4 | Half of a portmanteau combined with "-borhood" | GAY |
| 5 | "Dancing Queen" band | ABBA |
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