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Today's mini crossword

Game Day Saturday · Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Easy

Across

  1. 1Grate remains?
  2. 4Sideline boss with a headset
  3. 7Party game with forbidden words
  4. 8Be stingy with the guac, say
  5. 9Graphic ___ (printed shirt)

Down

  1. 1Random ___ of kindness
  2. 2___ up the sun
  3. 3Creature of ___
  4. 5"___ on down!" (game show call)
  5. 6Bob of USO comedy tours
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