Answers to today’s New York Times Simple Crossword October 17

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Mini cross clues and answers

1 clue: “The Naked Gun” or “Scary Movie”
Answer: parody

Idea 6a: ___ cut (short hairstyle)
Answer: Pixie

7 Evidence: Napoleon’s punishment after the Battle of Waterloo
The answer: exile

8a: Give up
Answer: Sidid

9Clue: They travel up and down snow-covered hills
The answer: skis

Mini down clues and answers

1D idea: glasses, unofficially
Answer: specifications

2D idea: A dot on a computer screen
The answer: pixels

3D Guide: Nitrous ___ (laughing gas)
Answer: oxide

4D Guide: Squeaking, like a bicycle chain, is eliminated
Answer: oiled

5D Guide: Scrollable Features for Social Media
The answer: feed