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NYT Mini Crossword Answers for October 30, 2016

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Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Joel Fagliano.

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Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer

1A W___ · 5A W____ · 6A I____ · 7A M____ · 8A P___ · 1D W____ · 2D I____ · 3D S____ · 4D H___ · 5D W___

Across

1A: Candle blower's thought
WISH · more answers for this clue
5A: ___ Wonka
WILLY · more answers for this clue
6A: Fastest-growing religion in the world
ISLAM · more answers for this clue
7A: Kelly of "Fox News"
MEGYN · more answers for this clue
8A: Opposite of cons
PROS · more answers for this clue

Down

1D: Older but ___
WISER · more answers for this clue
2D: Response to "Any volunteers?"
ILLGO · more answers for this clue
3D: Is outstanding, in modern slang
SLAYS · more answers for this clue
4D: "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," for one
HYMN · more answers for this clue
5D: Chicken (out)
WIMP · more answers for this clue

Completed grid

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WISH
WILLY
ISLAM
MEGYN
PROS

FAQ

1-Across: Candle blower's thought

WISH.

5-Across: ___ Wonka

WILLY.

6-Across: Fastest-growing religion in the world

ISLAM.

7-Across: Kelly of "Fox News"

MEGYN.

8-Across: Opposite of cons

PROS.

1-Down: Older but ___

WISER.

2-Down: Response to "Any volunteers?"

ILLGO.

3-Down: Is outstanding, in modern slang

SLAYS.

4-Down: "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," for one

HYMN.

5-Down: Chicken (out)

WIMP.