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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Sound made while sinking into a hot tub
Answer: AHH

4A clue: March Madness pick
Answer: TEAM

6A clue: Like “status quo” and “mea culpa”
Answer: LATIN

8A clue: Large venue for a comedian
Answer: ARENA

9A clue: Piece of bacon
Answer: STRIP

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Book of maps
Answer: ATLAS

2D clue: ❤️
Answer: HEART

3D clue: Constant critic
Answer: HATER

5D clue: Car that’s easy to park
Answer: MINI

7D clue: Much of the afternoon, for a toddler
Answer: NAP