Here are the answers to NY Times Mini Crossword Monday August 2, 2021
Valuable stone – GEM
Large species of deer – ELK
Unlike every answer in this puzzle (made-up word alert!) – ELESS
Partners of rods – REELS
Clock time that forms an “L” with the big and little hands – THREE
Clutter – MESS
Serpentine swimmers – EELS
Cuisine with spanakopita and souvlaki – GREEK
Word that might be changed to “heck” – HELL
Earth Day planting – TREE
