Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Sept. 10

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

1A clue: In alphabetical order, the five letters each worth at least five points in ScrabbleAnswer: JKQXZ

6A clue: Largest airport in the MidwestAnswer: OHARE

7A clue: The DevilAnswer: SATAN

8A clue: "Every Kiss Begins With ___" (longtime jewelry slogan)Answer: KAY

9A clue: Busy org. on April 15thAnswer: IRS

1D clue: __ A. Bank (menswear retailer)Answer: JOS

2D clue: Yellowish-brown pants materialAnswer: KHAKI

3D clue: Tiny neighbor of Saudi ArabiaAnswer: QATAR

4D clue: Pictures of fractures, perhapsAnswer: XRAYS

5D clue: In a chill state of mindAnswer: ZEN