Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Oct. 9

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1A clue: 1982 Roald Dahl novel, with "The"Answer: BFG

4A clue: One way to pay for an airline flightAnswer: MILES

6A clue: Without helpAnswer: ALONE

7A clue: Sticky secretion from a pine treeAnswer: RESIN

8A clue: Positive qualityAnswer: ASSET

1D clue: Olympic gymnast with five moves named after herAnswer: BILES

2D clue: Dentist's often-unheeded adviceAnswer: FLOSS

3D clue: "Aladdin" comic reliefAnswer: GENIE

4D clue: Actress RooneyAnswer: MARA

5D clue: Email folderAnswer: SENT