Answers to today’s New York Times Simple Crossword October 16

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Mini cross clues and answers

1 clue: red or white, but not blue
The answer: wine

Clue 5: The island nation whose culture inspired much of “Moana”
Answer: Samoa

Idea 6a: Garlic ___ (pizza topping)
The answer: a knot

7 Evidence: Small coastal waterway
The answer: entrance

8A Idea: Protective football equipment
The answer: platforms

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: “___bet?”
The answer: I want

2D Evidence: Note after not getting a recent reference
Answer: IMOLED

3D Guide: The Director’s Film Studio Commentaries
Answer: Notes

4D Guide: 3 o’clock, directional
Answer: East

5D Evidence: The button was pressed to escape the YouTube ad
Answer: Skip