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

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I'm always pumped for a Star Wars reference in the Mini Crossword! You should figure out 4-Down pretty quickly if you've been following the more recent movie entries. Read on for help with today's Mini Crossword. 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: Get ready for a vacationAnswer: PACK

5A clue: How you might feel after riding a roller coasterAnswer: DIZZY

6A clue: "All things being ___ ..."Answer: EQUAL

7A clue: Small donkey of the SouthwestAnswer: BURRO

8A clue: Items shot from cannons at basketball gamesAnswer: TEES

1D clue: Spark, as curiosityAnswer: PIQUE

2D clue: Sky-blue hueAnswer: AZURE

3D clue: Government policy leadersAnswer: CZARS

4D clue: ___ Ren, villain in the "Star Wars" universeAnswer: KYLO

5D clue: What an i.o.u. representsAnswer: DEBT