Today’s NYT Mini crossword offers a fun challenge with clues ranging from economic metrics to everyday observations. Here are some hints and answers: For 1 Across, think of a common measure of a country’s economic health, abbreviated – the answer is GDP. For 4 Across, it’s an indicator of a dog’s mood – TAIL. The answer to 5 Across, interpreting “x”, is TIMES. For 6 Across, the word for “spots” is SEES. Lastly, 7 Across is about revenue sources for podcasters – ADS. Down clues include 1 Down: “The Hunger _____” – GAMES, and 5 Down: Airport checkers, short for TSA. It took the author 0:50 to solve today’s puzzle, noting some initial confusion with certain clues.
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