Today’s New York Times Simple Crossword Answers, March 22

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Need some help with today’s mini crossword? It’s not too difficult, but 7-Across made me stop and start thinking about five-letter drink brands. Read on to get all the answers. And if you could use some tips and tricks for your everyday solution, check out our site Simple crossword tips.

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Let’s get to those simple crossword clues and answers.

Mini cross clues and answers

1 clue: Ghost from “Saturday Night Live”
Answer: Colin

6Guide: German wine valley whose name rhymes with the word “wine”
Answer: Rhine

7 Proof: Big name in root beer
Answer: Ando

Guide 8A: Common Slot Machine Symbol
The answer: fruit

9 Evidence: The Case of James Tallarico
Answer: Texas

Mini down clues and answers

1D Guide: Cunning skill
Answer: craft

2D Guide: Chicago Airport
Answer: O’Hare

3D Idea: The operating system on which Android is partly based
Answer: Linux

4D Guide: The most populous country in the world
Answer: India

Evidence 5D: Little salamander
Answer: Newts