Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Aug. 14

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Today's Mini Crossword isn't too tough, and it has some fun movie and TV references. Just remember that "poster" can mean a couple of different things -- it's not always that photo of Def Leppard hanging on the wall. Want help with today's NYT Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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Let's get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

1A clue: Animals holding "Eat Mor Chikin" signs, in a classic ad campaignAnswer: COWS

5A clue: Suffix with Beatle or WrestleAnswer: MANIA

6A clue: "Au revoir!"Answer: ADIEU

7A clue: Ugly poster?Answer: TROLL

8A clue: Be likely (to)Answer: TEND

1D clue: Core groupAnswer: CADRE

2D clue: Vegetable combined with celery and carrot to form "mirepoix"Answer: ONION

3D clue: Handle, as a swordAnswer: WIELD

4D clue: "Better Call ___" ("Breaking Bad" spinoff)Answer: SAUL

5D clue: Damon of "Oppenheimer"Answer: MATT