NYT Mini Crossword Answers for October 22, 2025

Written by Anish | Published: October 22, 2025, | Updated Daily

Need help solving today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Here are the complete clues and answers for Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

The New York Times Mini Crossword is a bite-sized puzzle — quick, clever, and perfect for your daily word fix. Whether you’re stuck on a clue or just want to check your work, you’ll find everything you need below.

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🧩 What Is the NYT Mini Crossword?

The NYT Mini Crossword is a simplified version of The New York Times’ iconic crossword puzzle. It features a 5×5 grid and usually takes under two minutes to solve. You can play it daily through the NYT Games app or online on the New York Times website.

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🟨 NYT Mini Crossword Across Clues and Answers (Oct. 22, 2025)

Clue	Answer
1A. Roomful of students	CLASS
6A. Something to bring in a brown paper bag	LUNCH
7A. __ Harbor, sightseeing area of Baltimore	INNER
8A. Where many Stephen King novels are set	MAINE
9A. Beagle or bulldog	BREED

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🟩 NYT Mini Crossword Down Clues and Answers (Oct. 22, 2025)

Clue	Answer
1D. Go bouldering, e.g.	CLIMB
2D. ___ New Year	LUNAR
3D. Redhead of musical/movie fame	ANNIE
4D. Something an actor might steal	SCENE
5D. Tear to pieces	SHRED

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🧠 About Today’s Puzzle

Today’s Mini Crossword was tight and satisfying — no empty spaces and lots of fun vocabulary. The Across clues practically solve the Down clues for you this time, making it a quick and rewarding puzzle for seasoned solvers.

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🧩 Related NYT Puzzle Guides

• Today’s Wordle Hints and Answer – Oct. 22, #1586
• Today’s NYT Connections Answers – Oct. 22, #864
• Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition – Oct. 22, #394
• Today’s NYT Strands Answers – Oct. 22

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❓FAQ

Q1: When does the NYT Mini Crossword update each day?
A: The NYT Mini Crossword updates daily at midnight ET (9:30 AM IST).

Q2: Where can I play the Mini Crossword?
A: You can play it through the NYT Games app or directly on nytimes.com/crosswords.

Q3: How is the Mini different from the full Crossword?
A: The Mini is smaller and faster, with only a few clues — perfect for a quick mental warm-up.