The Mini Crossword

ACROSS

1 Like Zimbabwe, among all countries alphabetically

5 Come ___ at the seams

7 Simple skateboarding jump

8 Senator Collins of Maine

9 A seasoning so valuable that it was once used as currency

DOWN

1 Neighbor of Thailand

2 Stellar grade

3 Red dip for chips

4 Central event of the 1960 movie “Inherit the Wind”

6 Protection for an outdoor wedding reception