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NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Written by Anish | Published: October 26, 2025, | Updated Daily
???? The New York Times Mini Crossword — Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Need a little help with today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Don’t worry — we’ve got all the answers for you right here. Whether you were stuck on that tricky 4-Down or just double-checking your grid, this post includes every across and down clue for October 26, 2025.
???? NYT Mini Crossword Answers for October 26, 2025
???? Completed NYT Mini Crossword Grid
???? Across Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1A. Rubber ducky’s “habitat” | BATH |
| 5A. Coin in Cannes | EURO |
| 6A. Go “Grrrr …” | GROWL |
| 8A. “The other thing I wanted to say …” | ALSO |
| 9A. Street sign in a school zone | SLOW |
???? Down Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1D. Plead | BEG |
| 2D. Vibes, in Gen Z speak | AURAS |
| 3D. Social media menace | TROLL |
| 4D. “Oh, yeah? Explain that to me” | HOWSO |
| 7D. Like a phone battery under 20% | LOW |
???? About the NYT Mini Crossword
The NYT Mini Crossword is a fast, five-by-five version of The New York Times’ classic crossword puzzle. It’s designed for a quick brain boost and is available daily via the NYT Games app or NYTimes.com/crosswords.
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❓ FAQs: NYT Mini Crossword — October 26, 2025
Q1. Where can I play the NYT Mini Crossword?
A: You can play it daily on the NYT Games app or at NYTimes.com/crosswords.
Q2. What was today’s hardest clue?
A: Many solvers found 4-Down (“Oh, yeah? Explain that to me”) → HOWSO the trickiest to figure out.
Q3. When does the Mini Crossword release each day?
A: It’s released at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) for the next day’s puzzle.
Q4. How is the Mini Crossword different from the regular one?
A: The Mini has a 5×5 grid, designed to be completed in under two minutes, while the regular crossword is larger and more complex.
