Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, October 8, 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
ACROSS
- 1.Old-fashioned business?
- 4.Start of a tennis point
- 6.Basic bagel variety
- 7.Like the most famous Hollywood celebrities
- 8."Hoo-boy!"
DOWN
- 1.It's in your head
- 2.Car rental option
- 3.Monthly expense
- 4.Many a call from an unknown number
- 5.___ Langley, singer with the 2026 #1 hit "Choosin' Texas"
Mini Crossword Hint
Mini Answer on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Mini Answer per Hint
ACROSS
- 1.Old-fashioned business?(BAR)
- 4.Start of a tennis point(SERVE)
- 6.Basic bagel variety(PLAIN)
- 7.Like the most famous Hollywood celebrities(ALIST)
- 8."Hoo-boy!"(MAN)
DOWN
- 1.It's in your head(BRAIN)
- 2.Car rental option(AVIS)
- 3.Monthly expense(RENT)
- 4.Many a call from an unknown number(SPAM)
- 5.___ Langley, singer with the 2026 #1 hit "Choosin' Texas"(ELLA)
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About the Thursday, October 8, 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 SERVE, answering “Start of a tennis point.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.
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