Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It’s a long one today. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Coffee choice before bed

Answer: DECAF

6A clue: Recurring bug?

Answer: CICADA

7A clue: California’s most valuable crop, just barely edging out grapes

Answer: ALMONDS

8A clue: Fist pound

Answer: DAP

9A clue: Back of a soccer goalAnswer: NET

10A clue: Carefully thought (over)

Answer: MULLED

12A clue: Brain sparks

Answer: IDEAS

13A clue: Something that might end after “Pencils down!”Answer: TEST

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Indentations at the end of a smile Answer: DIMPLES

2D clue: Green: Prefix Answer: ECO

3D clue: Film festival with the Palme d’Or Answer: CANNES

4D clue: No ___ sugar (product claim) Answer: ADDED

5D clue: Speedy Answer: FAST

6D clue: Anthropic’s A.I. assistant Answer: CLAUDE

7D clue: Own up to Answer: ADMIT

11D clue: Back muscle, for short Answer: LAT