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NYT Mini Crossword Answers for October 16, 2022

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

No spoilers until you tap Reveal.

Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer

1A L___ · 5A O____ · 7A S____ · 8A S____ · 9A E__ · 1D L___ · 2D U___ · 3D C____ · 4D Y____ · 6D R___

Across

1A: "Peanuts" girl
LUCY · more answers for this clue
5A: Significant ___ (partner)
OTHER · more answers for this clue
7A: Chip dip
SALSA · more answers for this clue
8A: Sneakerhead's collection
SHOES · more answers for this clue
9A: Spain, in Olympics shorthand
ESP · more answers for this clue

Down

1D: Profit's opposite
LOSS · more answers for this clue
2D: State with the highest Mormon population
UTAH · more answers for this clue
3D: French luxury fashion house
CHLOE · more answers for this clue
4D: Positive R.S.V.P.s
YESES · more answers for this clue
6D: Speak in a scratchy voice
RASP · more answers for this clue

Completed grid

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LUCY
OTHER
SALSA
SHOES
ESP

FAQ

1-Across: "Peanuts" girl

LUCY.

5-Across: Significant ___ (partner)

OTHER.

7-Across: Chip dip

SALSA.

8-Across: Sneakerhead's collection

SHOES.

9-Across: Spain, in Olympics shorthand

ESP.

1-Down: Profit's opposite

LOSS.

2-Down: State with the highest Mormon population

UTAH.

3-Down: French luxury fashion house

CHLOE.

4-Down: Positive R.S.V.P.s

YESES.

6-Down: Speak in a scratchy voice

RASP.