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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Word before "time" or "potatoes"
Answer: SMALL

6A clue: Spot for a backyard grill
Answer: PATIO

7A clue: "Moving right ___ ..."
Answer: ALONG

8A clue: Major or general
Answer: RANK

9A clue: Sprouting part of a potato
Answer: EYE

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Word before "time" or "ribs"
Answer: SPARE

2D clue: Language spoken in Kuala Lumpur
Answer: MALAY

3D clue: Make amends
Answer: ATONE

4D clue: Sausage segment
Answer: LINK

5D clue: Fuel for a firepit
Answer: LOG