Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Aug. 29

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1A clue: Recede, as the tideAnswer: EBB

4A clue: Fictional creature voiced by Rihanna, James Corden or Nick Offerman, in a 2025 animated movieAnswer: SMURF

6A clue: Diet that harkens back to prehistoric timesAnswer: PALEO

7A clue: It's tough to digestAnswer: FIBER

8A clue: Trippy drug, for shortAnswer: LSD

1D clue: One might start "Hope you are well"Answer: EMAIL

2D clue: Future tulipsAnswer: BULBS

3D clue: Munchkin or Maine CoonAnswer: BREED

4D clue: No. on a sunscreen bottleAnswer: SPF

5D clue: Supportive ofAnswer: FOR