Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Aug. 15

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Today's Mini Crossword has one of those two-part clues that I hate. 6-Across and 8-Across go together. I solved all the others, then let those fill in a bit before I saw the answers. Need help with the NYT 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 to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

1A clue: Answer to a party invitationAnswer: RSVP

5A clue: Bring to a bubbleAnswer: BOIL

6A clue: With 8-Across, tree that produces nearly two-foot-long conesAnswer: SUGAR

8A clue: See 6-AcrossAnswer: PINE

9A clue: Enjoy a hill in chilly weather, sayAnswer: SLED

1D clue: N.F.L. ball carriers, for shortAnswer: RBS

2D clue: Campbell's productsAnswer: SOUPS

3D clue: Candlelight ___Answer: VIGIL

4D clue: It travels the high wayAnswer: PLANE

7D clue: Like the maple leaf on Canada's flagAnswer: RED