Mini Crossword Today: Answers for Nov. 2

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Once again, 8-Across made me laugh. 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: Awesome song, informally
Answer: JAM

 4A clue: Word after “Midas” or “magic”
Answer: TOUCH

6A clue: World’s most populous country
Answer: INDIA

7A clue: Holy person
Answer: SAINT

8A clue: Ticker symbol for Harley-Davidson on the NYSE, appropriately
Answer: HOG

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Biblical whale bait
Answer: JONAH

2D clue: Sound
Answer: AUDIO

3D clue: Hosting, informally
Answer: MCING

4D clue: “___ the season!”
Answer: TIS

5D clue: Pharrell’s signature item of apparel
Answer: HAT

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