If you’re looking for assistance with today’s NYT Mini Crossword, particularly if you’re familiar with the Cha-Cha Slide, continue reading for the complete solution.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Leave alone
Answer: LETBE
6A clue: Vehemently dislike
Answer: ABHOR
7A clue: Middle section of the body
Answer: TORSO
8A clue: “Hands on your ___! Hands on your ___!” (refrain in the “Cha-Cha Slide”)
Answer: KNEES
9A clue: Iris’s place
Answer: EYE
Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Crispy treat during Hanukkah
Answer: LATKE
2D clue: Expensive dark wood
Answer: EBONY
3D clue: This clue’s number
Answer: THREE
4D clue: Big name in portable speakers
Answer: BOSE
5D clue: Greek god who shoots (and sounds like!) arrows
Answer: EROS
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