Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It features some fun and also some tricky clues. I will say 1-Down is a little disturbing. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: “Magic” items for Jack, in a classic fairy tale
Answer: BEANS

 6A clue: What the “A” stands for in A/V
Answer: AUDIO

7A clue: Political ally who receives corrupt benefits
Answer: CRONY

8A clue: “Uh-uh”
Answer: NOPE

9A clue: Cutesy suffix with “best”
Answer: EST

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Portmanteau for a skin problem under a T-shirt or bra strap
Answer: BACNE

2D clue: Continental currency units
Answer: EUROS

3D clue: “___, don’t shop” (pet shelter slogan)
Answer: ADOPT

4D clue: Highest number in sudoku
Answer: NINE

5D clue: Veggie burger ingredient
Answer: SOY

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