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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue:  5×5 crossword
Answer: MINI

5A clue: Breakfast sandwich option
Answer: BACON

6A clue: From way back when
Answer: OFOLD

7A clue: Like much toothpaste
Answer: MINTY

8A clue: First, second or third, but not fourth
Answer: BASE

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Party game with accusations from “villagers”
Answer: MAFIA

2D clue: Total legends
Answer: ICONS

3D clue: Actor Nick on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Answer: NOLTE

4D clue: The N.B.A.’s Pacers, familiarly
Answer: INDY

5D clue: Fail at stand-up
Answer: BOMB