Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, May 2

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword was going pretty smooth for me until I hit 7-Across. I had the final four letters, but it seemed like the first letter should be R, which would not work. Thankfully, 1-Down was so easy, I was able to figure it out from that answer. Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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Let's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

1A clue: Do some legwork?Answer: SQUAT

6A clue: Deep, narrow valleyAnswer: GULCH

7A clue: Worn and shabbyAnswer: TATTY

8A clue: Word below "To" on a gift cardAnswer: FROM

9A clue: $2.90, for a N.Y.C. subway rideAnswer: FARE

1D clue: "___ Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"Answer: SGT

2D clue: Fancy word for "beverage"Answer: QUAFF

3D clue: Prefix with marathon for a race over 26.2 milesAnswer: ULTRA

4D clue: Line memorizerAnswer: ACTOR

5D clue: Herb often paired with rosemaryAnswer: THYME

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