New York Times Simple Crossword Answers for Today, Thursday, July 30

Need some help with today’s mini crossword? It’s helpful to know a little about a particular music genre. Read on to get all the answers.

Mini cross clues and answers

1 guide: half a pair of clothes
answer: sock

Evidence 5A: The early 2000s hip-hop subgenre of songs like “Get Low” and “Yeah!”
answer: Cronk

7 Proof: OK
answer: He agrees

8A Clue: Baltimore NFL player
answer: crow

9 Clue: A tree house, of sorts
answer: nest

Mini down clues and answers

1D Guide: Harry Potter Hallmark
answer: Scar

Two-dimensional idea: lungs or liver
answer: Device

3D Guide: A dangerous stretch of mountain road
answer: curve

4D Evidence: Body parts after the shoulders are touched in the song
answer: Knees

6D Evidence: Clark ___ aka Superman
answer: Kent

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