Mini Answers

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, October 12, 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

Monday, October 12, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Dot on a domino
  2. 4.Person you secretly like
  3. 6.Like the taste of many I.P.A.s
  4. 7.Awards named for a cable sports channel
  5. 8.Tina of "Mean Girls"

DOWN

  1. 1.A little doodle, for example
  2. 2.Game words before "… with my little eye"
  3. 3.The "P" of P.E.: Abbr.
  4. 4.One who's skilled with a skillet
  5. 5.Valentine's Day flower

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, October 12, 2026

1P
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3P
4C
5R
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6H
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7E
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Dot on a domino(PIP)
  2. 4.Person you secretly like(CRUSH)
  3. 6.Like the taste of many I.P.A.s(HOPPY)
  4. 7.Awards named for a cable sports channel(ESPYS)
  5. 8.Tina of "Mean Girls"(FEY)

DOWN

  1. 1.A little doodle, for example(PUPPY)
  2. 2.Game words before "… with my little eye"(ISPY)
  3. 3.The "P" of P.E.: Abbr.(PHYS)
  4. 4.One who's skilled with a skillet(CHEF)
  5. 5.Valentine's Day flower(ROSE)

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About the Monday, October 12, 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 CRUSH, answering “Person you secretly like.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.

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