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Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Word for “dad” in Spanish, Italian, Russian and Hindi
Answer: PAPA

5A clue: Go crazy, as a crowd
Answer: ERUPT

7A clue: Drink with a red, white and blue logo
Answer: PEPSI

8A clue: Philadelphia M.L.S. team
Answer: UNION

9A clue: Buddy
Answer: PAL

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Make more exciting
Answer: PEPUP

2D clue: Madison Square Garden, e.g.
Answer: ARENA

3D clue: Center of the eye
Answer: PUPIL

4D clue: Lhasa ___ (dog breed)
Answer: APSO

5D clue: Element #50
Answer: TIN