Answers to today’s New York Times Simple Crossword October 9

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Mini cross clues and answers

1 clue: Roald Dahl’s 1982 novel, with “The”
Answer: BFG

Idea 4A: One way to pay for a flight
The answer: miles

6A Clue: Without help
The answer: alone

7 Evidence: A sticky secretion from the pine tree
Answer: resin

8A Idea: Positive quality
The answer: assets

Mini down clues and answers

1D Evidence: An Olympic gymnast with five moves to her name
The answer: yellow

2D Guide: Dentist advice that is often overlooked
Answer: thread

3D Idea: A comic cameo for the movie “Aladdin.”
The answer: the genie

4D Evidence: Actress Rooney
Answer: Mara

5D idea: Email folder
Answer: sent