Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Aug. 18

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Disney fans will enjoy 6-Across. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Big ___ (cuddling partner)
Answer: SPOON

 6A clue: Mickey Mouse’s pet dog
Answer: PLUTO

7A clue: Foamy coffee order
Answer: LATTE

8A clue: Inside information, informally
Answer: INTEL

9A clue: Blue streams down a yellow emoji’s face
Answer: TEARS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Divide, as the check
Answer: SPLIT

2D clue: It comes with wings on the side
Answer: PLANE

3D clue: “Get ___ town!”
Answer: OUTTA

4D clue: Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest
Answer: OTTER

5D clue: Christmas carols
Answer: NOELS

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