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Here are the clues and answers to Daily Mini Crossword for Wednesday, October 16, 2024:

Across

Duke ______, machismo video game hero

  • The answer is Nukem.

European eSports team that rebranded to Astralis

  • The answer is Origen.

Base hit

  • The answer is Single.

Possess

  • The answer is Own.

Little bit

  • The answer is Tad.

Justification

  • The answer is Reason.

1960s style go-go dance from the Batman television series

  • The answer is Batusi.

High-strung

  • The answer is tense.

Down

Piece of cake!

  • The answer is NoSweat.

Go #1

  • The answer is Urinate.

Family

  • The answer is Kin.

Potentially messy field day event

  • The answer is EggToss.

"Cry Baby" singer ____ Martinez

  • The answer is Melanie.

Homer's TV neighbor

  • The answer is Ned.

Crystal ball, e.g.

  • The answer is Orb.

Sol

  • The answer is Sun.

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