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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