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18A. The clue [Ones who are out of cite, in brief?] is a play on “out of sight,” and the answer is ET AL, a Latin phrase meaning “and others.” It’s used to shorten a list of contributors to a document as opposed to citing them individually.

Today's Mini Crossword had me digging into my geometry memory to solve 8-Across. The answer to 5-Down is what I said to myself when I finally figured it out. Looking for all the right words? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.