Mini Crossword Today: Answers for Nov. 3

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Today, it was 6-Across that stumped me, and I had to solve the rest of the puzzle to figure it out. (Hint: “Bar” has multiple meanings.) Read on for all the answers.

The Mini Crossword is a nice break from tougher puzzles and takes only a fraction of the time needed to solve the vaunted full-size New York Times Crossword.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Insurance filing
Answer: CLAIM

 6A clue: Bar game?
Answer: LIMBO

7A clue: To no ___ (uselessly)
Answer: AVAIL

8A clue: Pie you likely wouldn’t see at a Thanksgiving table
Answer: PIZZA

9A clue: Much-loved
Answer: DEAR

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Sudden sound of thunder
Answer: CLAP

2D clue: Hopping mad
Answer: LIVID

3D clue: Ilicit oohs and aahs from
Answer: AMAZE

4D clue: Spanish island known for its nightlife
Answer: IBIZA

5D clue: Back tooth
Answer: MOLAR

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