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NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, October 16, 2025
By [Anish / TechboltX] October 16, 2025
???? About NYT Mini Crossword
The New York Times Mini Crossword is a quick daily puzzle that challenges players to think fast — just five-by-five squares of clever wordplay. If you’re stuck on today’s tricky clues, here’s your complete answer list for Thursday, October 16, 2025.
For hints and guides for Wordle, Strands, and Connections, check out our NYT Puzzle Answers Hub.
Good morning, puzzlers! Whether you’re sipping your coffee and solving the crossword or taking a midday puzzle break, we’ve got the solutions lined up for you.
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- ✨ Feeling tangled? Use the NYT Strands answers for October 16, 2025 to break free.
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????️ NYT Mini Crossword — Across Clues and Answers (October 16, 2025)
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1A. Red or white, but not blue | WINE |
| 5A. Island country whose culture inspired much of “Moana” | SAMOA |
| 6A. Garlic ___ (pizzeria appetizer) | KNOTS |
| 7A. Small coastal waterway | INLET |
| 8A. Protective football gear | PADS |
???? NYT Mini Crossword — Down Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1D. “___ bet?” | WANNA |
| 2D. Remark after not getting a modern reference | IMOLD |
| 3D. Movie studio’s feedback for a director | NOTES |
| 4D. 3 o’clock, directionally | EAST |
| 5D. Button pressed to escape a YouTube ad | SKIP |
???? Completed NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle for October 16, 2025
Here’s the completed grid for today’s NYT Mini Crossword #2025-10-16:
Across: WINE, SAMOA, KNOTS, INLET, PADS
Down: WANNA, IMOLD, NOTES, EAST, SKIP
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 16, 2025.
❓ FAQs – NYT Mini Crossword October 16, 2025
Q1. What is the 1-Across clue for today’s NYT Mini Crossword?
A1. The clue is “Red or white, but not blue,” and the answer is WINE.
Q2. Who publishes the NYT Mini Crossword?
A2. It’s created and published by The New York Times Games team.
Q3. What’s the difficulty level of today’s puzzle?
A3. It’s moderately easy, but 1-Across and 2-Down may trip up some players.
Q4. Where can I play the NYT Mini Crossword?
A4. You can play online at nytimes.com/games or via the NYT Games app.
Q5. What other puzzles are included in NYT Games?
A5. Players can also enjoy Wordle, Connections, Strands, and Spelling Bee.
