Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? If you need a random hint, there are a lot of Bs and Os in today’s game. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: [Guests must provide drinks]
Answer: BYOB

 5A clue: “A hearty congratulations!”
Answer: BRAVO

6A clue: ___ and aahed
Answer: OOHED

7A clue: Part of a skyscraper or Snapchat feed
Answer: STORY

8A clue: Goal-scoring attempt
Answer: SHOT

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Soup base
Answer: BROTH

2D clue: Internet giant with a purple logo
Answer: YAHOO

3D clue: In-your-face
Answer: OVERT

4D clue: Word before “language” or “lotion”
Answer: BODY

5D clue: Person to whom you might say “I’ll have it on your desk tomorrow”
Answer: BOSS

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