Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Feb. 27

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I've got an issue with today's NYT Mini Crossword. 5-Down is one of those "try to spell out what this sounds like" answers, and I just don't think a sizzling steak sounds like that. A hissing snake, sure. 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: "Good one!"Answer: HAH

4A clue: Messages to the office staffAnswer: MEMOS

6A clue: Exclamations accompanied by nervous gulpsAnswer: UHOHS

7A clue: Calculator keyAnswer: MINUS

8A clue: ___ Grand (Vegas casino)Answer: MGM

1D clue: Pronoun pairAnswer: HEHIM

2D clue: In the midst ofAnswer: AMONG

3D clue: So-soAnswer: HOHUM

4D clue: Not saying a wordAnswer: MUM

5D clue: Sound of a sizzling steakAnswer: SSS

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