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NYT Mini Crossword Answers for October 28, 2019

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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 S___ · 5A B____ · 6A A____ · 7A L____ · 8A D___ · 1D S____ · 2D U____ · 3D M____ · 4D O___ · 5D B___

Across

1A: Sport that takes place in a ring known as the dohyō
SUMO · more answers for this clue
5A: Ingredient in a caprese salad
BASIL · more answers for this clue
6A: Make minor changes to
AMEND · more answers for this clue
7A: Parts of ears
LOBES · more answers for this clue
8A: Calendar squares
DAYS · more answers for this clue

Down

1D: Girl Scout cookie with toasted coconut
SAMOA · more answers for this clue
2D: Words before an expiration date
USEBY · more answers for this clue
3D: Dangers in an old Windows computer game
MINES · more answers for this clue
4D: Ransom E. ___, auto industry pioneer
OLDS · more answers for this clue
5D: Having no need for a comb
BALD · more answers for this clue

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SUMO
BASIL
AMEND
LOBES
DAYS

FAQ

1-Across: Sport that takes place in a ring known as the dohyō

SUMO.

5-Across: Ingredient in a caprese salad

BASIL.

6-Across: Make minor changes to

AMEND.

7-Across: Parts of ears

LOBES.

8-Across: Calendar squares

DAYS.

1-Down: Girl Scout cookie with toasted coconut

SAMOA.

2-Down: Words before an expiration date

USEBY.

3-Down: Dangers in an old Windows computer game

MINES.

4-Down: Ransom E. ___, auto industry pioneer

OLDS.

5-Down: Having no need for a comb

BALD.