Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, July 7

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Today's Mini Crossword took me longer than normal. 6-Across was a bit of a test, and even though I love the book Charlotte's Web, I had a different answer in mind for 7-Down. Need answers? 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: Coffee, informally ... or a big coffee-producing islandAnswer: JAVA

5A clue: Figure skating jumpAnswer: AXEL

6A clue: Wide-ranging music playlistsAnswer: MIXES

8A clue: On deckAnswer: NEXT

9A clue: Down Under welcomeAnswer: GDAY

1D clue: Print issue?Answer: JAM

2D clue: Cutting downAnswer: AXING

3D clue: AnnoyedAnswer: VEXED

4D clue: Virtual assistant whose name starts with the same letter as its parent companyAnswer: ALEXA

7D clue: Wilbur's home in "Charlotte's Web"Answer: STY