Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It helps if you know your past Saturday Night Live stars. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Mother chicken
Answer: HEN

4A clue: Word after “leading” and “first”
Answer: LADY

5A clue: Just peachy … or a hint to the two letters that appear most often in this grid
Answer: DANDY

6A clue: Bryant of “S.N.L.” fame
Answer: AIDY

7A clue: Like overcooked chicken
Answer: DRY

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Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Helpful Answer: HANDY

2D clue: Swirl of water Answer: EDDY

3D clue: The Yankees, on scoreboards Answer: NYY

4D clue: Supervillain’s hideout Answer: LAIR

5D clue: ___ joke Answer: DAD

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