Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, June 18

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1A clue: Hit the storesAnswer: SHOP

5A clue: Cross one's fingersAnswer: HOPE

6A clue: Here's a thought!Answer: BRAIN

7A clue: Here's a thought!Answer: RERUN

8A clue: Request for a follow on social mediaAnswer: ADDME

1D clue: Tear to piecesAnswer: SHRED

2D clue: Be bad at throwing things awayAnswer: HOARD

3D clue: Drug referenced by the magic poppy field in "The Wizard of Oz"Answer: OPIUM

4D clue: Tubular pastaAnswer: PENNE

6D clue: Its sizes are measured in cupsAnswer: BRA