The date is May 20.
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The Mini wasn’t a nightmare today, I guess. 6-Down had me paused for a second, but everything else slid into place. Easy breezy.
Want hints for the big games too? Wordle, Strands, and Connections are waiting. You know where to find them. CNET has the links if you need more.
Let’s crack it.
Across
1A: Ross Edgley circumnavigated Great Britain. He didn’t walk it.
Answer: SWIM
5A: Hairy exterior. Green inside usually.
Answer: KIWI
6A: Always looking for the bad side of things. Negative Nelly, but make it academic.
Answer: CYNIC
7A: Big hairy guys in trees.
Answer: APES
8A: They get along. They mesh well. Like gears? Or friends who actually click?
Answer: MESH
Down
1D: Google Hangouts used to have competition. Video calling pioneer.
Answer: SKYPE
2D: What Napa sells in boxes and bottles.
Answer: WINES
3D: A sarcastic “Yes”. No. Actually never.
Answer: IWISH
4D: First time on a stage? Open ___ night.
Answer: MIC
