Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Aug. 13

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It helps if you’ve been to Maui. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Like flamingos and cherry blossoms
Answer: PINK

 5A clue: Hawaiian island visible from Maui’s west shore
Answer: LANAI

6A clue: Planet’s path
Answer: ORBIT

7A clue: Short Instagram video
Answer: REEL

8A clue: Break off, as a relationship
Answer: END

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: ( or ), for short
Answer: PAREN

2D clue: Where Mother’s Day breakfast might be served
Answer: INBED

3D clue: Tiny thing to paint
Answer: NAIL

4D clue: First-aid container
Answer: KIT

5D clue: Origin stories, e.g.
Answer: LORE

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