Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, April 26

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword could be tricky. I, for one, did NOT know the country in which "the automobile, aspirin and the accordion were invented," but as the other clues filled in, I figured it out. Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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Let's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

1A clue: Fancy partyAnswer: GALA

5A clue: Five ___ (discount store chain)Answer: BELOW

6A clue: Bottom stripe on a pride flagAnswer: PURPLE

7A clue: Bedtime outfit, informallyAnswer: JAMMIES

8A clue: Task to "run"Answer: ERRAND

9A clue: Actress Keaton of "Father of the Bride"Answer: DIANE

10A clue: Car ride gameAnswer: ISPY

1D clue: Country in which the automobile, aspirin and the accordion were inventedAnswer: GERMANY

2D clue: Mountain-relatedAnswer: ALPINE

3D clue: Was audibly amused, slangilyAnswer: LOLED

4D clue: Really impressesAnswer: AWES

5D clue: Unfair reputationAnswer: BUMRAP

6D clue: Host of the 2024 Summer OlympicsAnswer: PARIS

7D clue: "Warrior-monks who keep peace in the universe," per George LucasAnswer: JEDI

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