Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, Feb. 24

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My favorite clue in today's NYT Mini Crossword is 7-Across. I only know one dwarf planet, so the guess was easy, but I had no idea it was that small! 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: "Over here!"Answer: HEY

4A clue: Words after a defeatAnswer: ILOST

7A clue: Dwarf planet that's only about half the width of the United StatesAnswer: PLUTO

8A clue: 1995 thriller whose title is stylized with a digitAnswer: SEVEN

9A clue: "This just in ..." programAnswer: NEWS

1D clue: Joints at the meeting of the thigh bone and pelvisAnswer: HIPS

2D clue: Astronaut OchoaAnswer: ELLEN

3D clue: "___ got mail"Answer: YOUVE

5D clue: Gumbo or goulashAnswer: STEW

6D clue: Lots and lotsAnswer: TONS

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