Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? I have to say, 6-Across is a fun clue. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: ___ to pay (modern prompt)
Answer: TAP

 4A clue: Helpful book genre
Answer: HOWTO

6A clue: Source of the headline “Study: Dolphins Not So Intelligent on Land,” with “The”
Answer: ONION

7A clue: Summer forecast
Answer: SUNNY

8A clue: Curvy shape
Answer: ESS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: The sisters on “Sister, Sister” or the brothers on “Property Brothers”
Answer: TWINS

2D clue: Lots and lots
Answer: ATON

3D clue: Pay (up)
Answer: PONY

4D clue: Fire truck attachment
Answer: HOSE

5D clue: Heavy burden
Answer: ONUS

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