Answers to today’s New York Times simple crossword February 17

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Mini cross clues and answers

1Clue: A prefix meaning “eight”
Answer: octo

5 Clues: A classic poem that begins with “I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness.”
The answer: howling

6 Evidence: One of the Jenners
Answer: Kelly

7 Evidence: As one word: Continue/Two words: “Please continue”
The answer: gold

8A Clue: Thorny seeds
Answer: Boris

Mini down clues and answers

1D Evidence: “Stop, I’m blushing!”
Answer: Ohio

Two-dimensional evidence: An index of difficulty in communication
The answer: color

3D Evidence: Identical Siblings
The answer: twins

Four-dimensional evidence: Repetitive cheering on the football field
Answer: Initial

6D Evidence: Soviet Spy Organization.
Answer: KGB