Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, June 30

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Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? 2-Down was the stumper for me today, since it was one of those clues that could be answered in many ways. Read on for the answers. 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: Something made of gold or onionAnswer: RING

5A clue: Title for a Mideast rulerAnswer: EMIR

6A clue: "Jeopardy!" round with just one clueAnswer: FINAL

8A clue: ___ babyAnswer: NEPO

9A clue: Competed in PictionaryAnswer: DREW

1D clue: Soccer officialAnswer: REF

2D clue: "Yeah, that bothers me"Answer: IMIND

3D clue: San Francisco football player, informallyAnswer: NINER

4D clue: Flavor of purple SkittlesAnswer: GRAPE

7D clue: Flo Rida hit with the lyric "Apple Bottom jeans, boots with the fur"Answer: LOW