Across
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| 1a Instrument in the bluegrass classic “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” | BANJO |
| 6a Smart ___ (wise guy) | ALECK |
| 7a Compete in a contest that’s lost by blinking | STARE |
| 8a Strongly disliked | HATED |
| 9a One of eight on a chessboard, or five in a Mini crossword | ROW |
DOWN
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| 1d Criticize harshly | BASH |
| 2d Where wedding rings are exchanged | ALTAR |
| 3d “Cool beans!” | NEATO |
| 4d Preppy clothing brand | JCREW |
| 5d Gave the green light | OKED |