Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 1 | Finger covering after eating Cheetos | DUST |
| 5 | "That's amazing!" | OHWOW |
| 7 | First country to use paper money, way back in the 7th century | CHINA |
| 8 | Extremely, extra, very | SUPER |
| 9 | Where "You Are," on a mall map | HERE |
| 1 | Google ___ | DOCS |
| 2 | "Yup, yup, yup" | UHHUH |
| 3 | Dating app action | SWIPE |
| 4 | Printer powder | TONER |
| 6 | Suffix with silver or glass | WARE |
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