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NYT Mini Crossword Answers
October 7, 2026

Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.

Across
1 "___ not, want not" WASTE
6 Get under the skin of ANNOY
7 Truly amazed INAWE
8 Knighted fellows SIRS
9 "Plain white" article of clothing for James Dean TEE
Down
1 Body part that's a homophone of 1-Across WAIST
2 Broadway musical in which Sadie Sink got her start (at age 10!) ANNIE
3 Part of a drum kit SNARE
4 Hauls away, as a car TOWS
5 One of five for a dragonfly EYE

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About the NYT Mini Crossword – October 7, 2026

The New York Times Mini Crossword is a compact 5×5 puzzle published every day. Unlike the full NYT Crossword, the Mini is designed to be solved in just a few minutes, making it perfect for a quick daily brain workout. The answers above cover all 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues from the October 7, 2026 edition.

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