Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, July 11

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Today's Mini Crossword three me off with 5-across, only because there are so many names for colors. I figured it out eventually. Need 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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1A clue: Helpful thingsAnswer: AIDS

5A clue: Pale shade of yellowish-whiteAnswer: CREAM

7A clue: Spiritual leader whose name translates to "my teacher"Answer: RABBI

8A clue: With 9-Across, parallel bars?Answer: EQUAL

9A clue: See 8-AcrossAnswer: SIGN

1D clue: Units of farmlandAnswer: ACRES

2D clue: Dweller in the country where the Tigris and Euphrates meetAnswer: IRAQI

3D clue: Fix, as glitchy softwareAnswer: DEBUG

4D clue: Longtime Alabama football coach NickAnswer: SABAN

6D clue: $1,000,000, informallyAnswer: MIL