Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, Aug. 3

Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? There's a dad joke in there. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Fire enthusiast, slangily
Answer:PYRO

5A clue: Q: Why did the farmer ___ under his tractor?
Answer:SLEEP

6A clue: Many buildings on campus
Answer:HALLS

7A clue: A: So he could wake up ___ in the morning!
Answer:OILY

8A clue: Aliens, for short
Answer:ETS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Braid, to a Brit
Answer:PLAIT

2D clue: Hollers
Answer:YELLS

3D clue: Depend (on)
Answer:RELY

4D clue: Photo ___ (publicity events)
Answer:OPS

5D clue: One of two often sold in a box
Answer:SHOE

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