Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Oct. 14

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Today’s mini crossword has a strange vertical shape, with one extra Across clue and only four Down clues. The clues aren’t very difficult, but one or two might be tricky. Keep reading if you need answers. And if you could use some daily solving tips and tricks, check out our mini crossword tips.

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Let’s move on to these mini crossword clues and answers.

Mini through clues and answers

1Hint: Smokes, informally
Solution: CIG

5A clue: “I don’t have ___, man! » (Slogan by Bart Simpson)
Solution: ACOW

6A clue: what does the vehicle gain in “lane 1” of these crosswords?
Answer: RUN

7A Clue: Hollywood Pitt
Solution: BRAD

8 Hint: “Yeah, whatever”
Answer: SAFE

9A clue: Crossed paths
Answer: STS

Mini-clues and answers

Index 1D: things to “load” before a marathon
Solution: CARBES

2D clue: mythical character who inspired the expression “flying too close to the sun”
Answer: ICARE

3D Hint: Zoom around a small track
Solution: GOCART

Clue 4D: neighbors of the Norwegians
Solution: SWEDEN