Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Nov. 1

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? I have to say, 8-Across made me laugh. Read on for all the answers.

The Mini Crossword is a nice break from the tougher puzzles, and it takes only a fraction of the time of the vaunted, regular New York Times Crossword puzzle.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Preschoolers sing them
Answer: ABCS

 5A clue: Give applause
Answer: CLAP

6A clue: Constantly complaining
Answer: WHINY

7A clue: Remote button with a house icon
Answer: HOME

8A clue: Bad comment to hear from your barber
Answer: OOPS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Sneeze sound
Answer: ACHOO

2D clue: Goodyear aircraft
Answer: BLIMP

3D clue: Some decorations on Christmas trees
Answer: CANES

4D clue: Undercover agent
Answer: SPY

6D clue: “Pinball Wizard” band, with “The”
Answer: WHO

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