Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? There’s a dad joke in there. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Fire enthusiast, slangily
Answer: PYRO

5A clue: Q: Why did the farmer ___ under his tractor?
Answer: SLEEP

6A clue: Many buildings on campus
Answer: HALLS

7A clue: A: So he could wake up ___ in the morning!
Answer: OILY

8A clue: Aliens, for short
Answer: ETS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Braid, to a Brit
Answer: PLAIT

2D clue: Hollers
Answer: YELLS

3D clue: Depend (on)
Answer: RELY

4D clue: Photo ___ (publicity events)
Answer: OPS

5D clue: One of two often sold in a box
Answer: SHOE

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