Monday October 6 Extra Clues Answers

Okay, here are the answers to the NYT Mini Crossword for Sunday, October 5th, based on the provided text:

Across

* 1.FACT (Word announced before sharing a bit of trivia)
* 5. SOLAR (Renewable energy option)
* 6. ARGUE (Make a case (for))
* 7. STEM (Edible part of rhubarb)
* 8. SEEK (“_ and ye shall find”)

Down

* 1. AREA (A field of expertise)
* 2. ALGAE (Pond life and fish tank buildup)
* 3. GROUT (Used to fill gaps between tiles)
* 4. TREK (A long walk)
* 5.SNAP (Impertinence with words)