New York Times Simple Crossword Answers Today May 8

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Often times, a simple New York Times crossword immediately surprises me, but 1-Across threw me off. I was sure the answer was SMASH, and I was close, but it wasn’t right. 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: squash
Answer: Smoosh

6 Clue: Monopoly card with a question mark on one side
The answer: opportunity

7Clue: “Help! Help!”
Answer: Mayday

8A Clue: The path around the sun
Answer: Orbit

9 Evidence: Pressure on desires
The answer: needs

Mini down clues and answers

1D idea: Social media button with arrow
Answer: Share

Two-dimensional idea: the answer is between “yes” and “no”
The answer: Maybe

3D Guide: Restored
Answer: UNID

4D Guide: Ad-libs in Jazz Singing
The answer: scats

5D Guide: “Yo!”
Answer: Hey

6D Guide: “Dude!”
The answer: cumin