Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? The first two clues require you to know a little bit about different alphabets. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Letter after alpha, in the Greek alphabet

Answer: BETA

5A clue: Letter after Alfa, in the NATO phonetic alphabet

Answer: BRAVO

6A clue: Barrier reef organism

Answer: CORAL

7A clue: Bout of sniffling and sneezing, say

Answer: COLD

8A clue: Blue expanseAnswer: SKY

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: “Babbling” body of water Answer: BROOK

2D clue: Before expected Answer: EARLY

3D clue: Broadcast commercial, for short Answer: TVAD

4D clue: Big name in early email Answer: AOL

5D clue: Brings into an email thread discreetly Answer: BCCS