NYT Mini Crossword Answers for October 4, 2022
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Tracy Bennett.
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Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A S___ · 5A R____ · 6A A____ · 7A S____ · 8A H___ · 1D S____ · 2D H____ · 3D I____ · 4D P___ · 5D R___
Across
1A: The "S" of H.M.S.
SHIP · more answers for this clue
5A: Lift, as spirits
RAISE · more answers for this clue
6A: Resting point for a maxi skirt
ANKLE · more answers for this clue
7A: Lift, as merchandise
STEAL · more answers for this clue
8A: Damage
HARM · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Father Christmas
SANTA · more answers for this clue
2D: Many a national park visitor
HIKER · more answers for this clue
3D: Malcolm X's faith
ISLAM · more answers for this clue
4D: Remove, as an orange rind
PEEL · more answers for this clue
5D: Unwisely hasty
RASH · more answers for this clue
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SHIP
RAISE
ANKLE
STEAL
HARM
FAQ
1-Across: The "S" of H.M.S.
SHIP.
5-Across: Lift, as spirits
RAISE.
6-Across: Resting point for a maxi skirt
ANKLE.
7-Across: Lift, as merchandise
STEAL.
8-Across: Damage
HARM.
1-Down: Father Christmas
SANTA.
2-Down: Many a national park visitor
HIKER.
3-Down: Malcolm X's faith
ISLAM.
4-Down: Remove, as an orange rind
PEEL.
5-Down: Unwisely hasty
RASH.