NYT Mini Crossword answers

Friday, October 13, 2023

1. McCain's opponent in 2008

   • Likely answer: Obama.

2. Backstreet

   • Likely answer: Alley.

3. Supreme Court justice Elena

   • Likely answer: Kagan.

4. See 2-Down

   • Likely answer: Cat (as in Black Cat).

5. Part of a piano

   • Likely answer: Key.

DOWN

1. Wood used for wine barrels

   • Likely answer: Oak.

2. With 8-Across, unlucky thing to cross your path, it's said

   • Likely answer: Black Cat.

3. Pond scum

   • Likely answer: Algae.

4. Substantial, as an acting role

   • Likely answer: Meaty.

5. Author Rand

   • Likely answer: Ayn.

ACROSS

1. Obama.
2. Alley.
3. Kagan.
4. Cat (as in Black Cat).
5. Key.

DOWN

1. Oak.
2. Black Cat.
3. Algae.
4. Meaty.
5. Ayn.