Read about Apple
Presents a menu of options for opening into Apple, HomeKit, or Apps stories in the News app.
Show the mini crossword
Opens the Crossword Mini in the News app.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Show%20the%20mini%20crossword
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Show%20the%20mini%20crossword
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Show the mini crossword”
end tell
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