LA Times Mini puzzle clues 2025 Feb 16

• Build from the ground up Crossword Clue
• Country on the Gulf of Aden Crossword Clue
• "Dang it!" Crossword Clue
• "If ___ Love There Was" (The Four Tops) Crossword Clue
• Mountain air? Crossword Clue
• Send to the Senate Crossword Clue
• Small egg Crossword Clue
• Trombone inserts Crossword Clue
• Ward off Crossword Clue
• Withstands wear and tear Crossword Clue