Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, October 30, 2026

Find every Across and Down answer for today's New York Times Mini Crossword. Reveal a hint first, check the completed grid, or read the clue-by-clue explanations below.

Mini Crossword

Friday, October 30, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Vampire ___ (flying mammal)
  2. 4.Ghost ___ (abandoned place)
  3. 5.Land on the northern edge of Mount Everest
  4. 6.Shapes of Whopper candies
  5. 7.Skeleton ___ (super's item)

DOWN

  1. 1.Celebrity chef Flay
  2. 2.Amazes
  3. 3.Explosive material
  4. 4.Something attached to a rope for a tree swing
  5. 5.Tik___

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, October 30, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Vampire ___ (flying mammal)(BAT)
  2. 4.Ghost ___ (abandoned place)(TOWN)
  3. 5.Land on the northern edge of Mount Everest(TIBET)
  4. 6.Shapes of Whopper candies(ORBS)
  5. 7.Skeleton ___ (super's item)(KEY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Celebrity chef Flay(BOBBY)
  2. 2.Amazes(AWES)
  3. 3.Explosive material(TNT)
  4. 4.Something attached to a rope for a tree swing(TIRE)
  5. 5.Tik___(TOK)

About the Friday, October 30, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is TIBET, answering “Land on the northern edge of Mount Everest.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.

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