Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It helps if you’ve been to Maui. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Like flamingos and cherry blossoms
Answer: PINK

 5A clue: Hawaiian island visible from Maui’s west shore
Answer: LANAI

6A clue: Planet’s path
Answer: ORBIT

7A clue: Short Instagram video
Answer: REEL

8A clue: Break off, as a relationship
Answer: END

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: ( or ), for short
Answer: PAREN

2D clue: Where Mother’s Day breakfast might be served
Answer: INBED

3D clue: Tiny thing to paint
Answer: NAIL

4D clue: First-aid container
Answer: KIT

5D clue: Origin stories, e.g.
Answer: LORE

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