Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, July 15

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Today's Mini Crossword is a good one for fans of the letter "F." Plus, 5-Across taught me a neat tidbit about ancient history. Can't wait to pull that one out at parties! Want an assist 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 to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

1A clue: Doubtful Answer: IFFY

5A clue: Neanderthals made the first one from birch bark tar approximately 200,000 years agoAnswer: GLUE

6A clue: Fire-starting rockAnswer: FLINT

7A clue: Word that can fill the blanks of "So ___!" and "Go ___!"Answer: LONG

8A clue: Meditation practitionerAnswer: YOGI

1D clue: Brand of coolerAnswer: IGLOO

2D clue: Short-lived relationshipAnswer: FLING

3D clue: Mushrooms and suchAnswer: FUNGI

4D clue: "Even so ..."Answer: YET

6D clue: Outer layer of a tentAnswer: FLY