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Well, today's Mini Crossword sure had a different twist! You have to try and figure out what the letters stand for in all the Across clues, and then fill in the word that the letter in parentheses stands for. Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: BT(W)
Answer: WAY

4A clue: TL(C)
Answer: CARE

5A clue: NP(R)
Answer: RADIO

6A clue: L(A)N
Answer: AREA

7A clue: T(G)IF
Answer: GOD

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Walked through water
Answer: WADED

2D clue: Opera solo
Answer: ARIA

3D clue: Lead-in to "man," for a naval title
Answer: YEO

4D clue: Pulitzer-winning writer Robert, famous for his four-book series on Lyndon Johnson
Answer: CARO

5D clue: Cleaning cloth
Answer: RAG