Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, April 22

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My husband hasn't played the NYT Mini Crossword that much, as I discovered when I heard him yell out, "Two of these clues are the same!" Yes, and it's not a typo -- that's how tricky the puzzle creators are. Need some help with today's 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 at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

1A clue: Work like a ___Answer: DOG

4A clue: Work like a ___Answer: CHARM

6A clue: Voice type that falls between soprano and alto, informallyAnswer: MEZZO

7A clue: Black-and-white snacksAnswer: OREOS

8A clue: Move one's head in agreementAnswer: NOD

1D clue: Totally out of itAnswer: DAZED

2D clue: Rice-shaped pastaAnswer: ORZO

3D clue: Engineered crops, for shortAnswer: GMOS

4D clue: "You can't be serious!"Answer: CMON

5D clue: Villain's counterpartAnswer: HERO

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