Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, Aug. 9

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Today's Mini Crossword is the longest of the week, and it was a bit tough, too. Lots of long answers, so it took me over two minutes to solve it. Need the answers? 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 to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

1A clue: Friendly and pleasantAnswer: AMIABLE

8A clue: Irritatingly self-importantAnswer: POMPOUS

9A clue: Cheerleaders' accessoriesAnswer: POMPOMS

10A clue: Barely ___ out a livingAnswer: EKE

11A clue: "We haven't decided yet," on schedulesAnswer: TBA

12A clue: Radio exposure for a songAnswer: AIRPLAY

14A clue: __ of two evilsAnswer: LESSER

15A clue: Pancake mix ingredientAnswer: EGG

1D clue: Challenge to a court rulingAnswer: APPEAL

2D clue: Dodgers slugger BettsAnswer: MOOKIE

3D clue: Deeply involve oneself (in)Answer: IMMERSE

4D clue: Smartphone downloadAnswer: APP

5D clue: Illegal copyAnswer: BOOTLEG

6D clue: Kind of support for the lower backAnswer: LUMBAR

7D clue: English class assignmentAnswer: ESSAY

13D clue: French soccer club that won its first Champions League title in 2025, for shortAnswer: PSG