Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, July 29

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The 1-Down clue in today's Mini Crossword took me on a nostalgic journey back to childhood board games. Read on for an assist if you get stuck. 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: ___ Escola, Tony-winning portrayer of Mary Todd Lincoln in "Oh, Mary!" Answer: COLE

5A clue: Tear to pieces, as documents or cheeseAnswer: SHRED

6A clue: Gentle prodAnswer: NUDGE

7A clue: Enjoyed a home-cooked mealAnswer: ATEIN

8A clue: SassyAnswer: PERT

1D clue: Ladder's counterpartAnswer: CHUTE

2D clue: Something taken by a serverAnswer: ORDER

3D clue: The real dealAnswer: LEGIT

4D clue: The garden in "The Garden of Earthly Delights"Answer: EDEN

5D clue: "___ out of it!" ("Wake up!")Answer: SNAP