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NYT Mini Crossword Answers for September 5, 2017

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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 O__ · 4A G____ · 6A A____ · 7A S____ · 8A H__ · 1D O____ · 2D R____ · 3D E____ · 4D G__ · 5D D__

Across

1A: Mine extract
ORE · more answers for this clue
4A: Pumpkin or squash
GOURD · more answers for this clue
6A: Word before ale or alert
AMBER · more answers for this clue
7A: Like Sriracha sauce and chili peppers
SPICY · more answers for this clue
8A: Synonym of 7-Across
HOT ·

Down

1D: That little extra kick
OOMPH · more answers for this clue
2D: Florida senator Marco
RUBIO · more answers for this clue
3D: Standing upright
ERECT · more answers for this clue
4D: Chevron product
GAS · more answers for this clue
5D: High and ___
DRY · more answers for this clue

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ORE
GOURD
AMBER
SPICY
HOT

FAQ

1-Across: Mine extract

ORE.

4-Across: Pumpkin or squash

GOURD.

6-Across: Word before ale or alert

AMBER.

7-Across: Like Sriracha sauce and chili peppers

SPICY.

8-Across: Synonym of 7-Across

HOT.

1-Down: That little extra kick

OOMPH.

2-Down: Florida senator Marco

RUBIO.

3-Down: Standing upright

ERECT.

4-Down: Chevron product

GAS.

5-Down: High and ___

DRY.