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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Traditional meat for shawarmaAnswer: LAMB
5A clue: Brainstorm outputsAnswer: IDEAS
7A clue: Cunningly sidestep, as a difficult questionAnswer: DODGE
8A clue: Marketing pitchAnswer: SPIEL
9A clue: 12-ounce size at StarbucksAnswer: TALL
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Pot heads?Answer: LIDS
2D clue: Bring home from a shelter, maybeAnswer: ADOPT
3D clue: ___ darling (one getting favorable news coverage)Answer: MEDIA
4D clue: Breakfast item with cream cheeseAnswer: BAGEL
6D clue: What bears do in a bear marketAnswer: SELL