Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, October 13, 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

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.One might have a litter ... or use it
  2. 4.Capital on the Nile
  3. 6.Expansive
  4. 7.Spelling Bee rank between "Good" and "Nice"
  5. 8.Overhead storage on an airplane

DOWN

  1. 1.Tree that yields a chocolate substitute
  2. 2.Garlicky condiment
  3. 3.Subway vehicle
  4. 4.Network with an eye logo
  5. 5.Word before job or duck

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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2A
3T
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6B
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.One might have a litter ... or use it(CAT)
  2. 4.Capital on the Nile(CAIRO)
  3. 6.Expansive(BROAD)
  4. 7.Spelling Bee rank between "Good" and "Nice"(SOLID)
  5. 8.Overhead storage on an airplane(BIN)

DOWN

  1. 1.Tree that yields a chocolate substitute(CAROB)
  2. 2.Garlicky condiment(AIOLI)
  3. 3.Subway vehicle(TRAIN)
  4. 4.Network with an eye logo(CBS)
  5. 5.Word before job or duck(ODD)

About the Tuesday, October 13, 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 CAIRO, answering “Capital on the Nile.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.

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