Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, October 3, 2025

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Friday, October 3, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.The fitting missing letters in _OOGLE MA_ _
  2. 4.Amtrak express train
  3. 6.With 2- and 5-Down, distinction for kids who finish their whole dinner
  4. 7.Desires, with "after"
  5. 8.Honey Nut Cheerios mascot

DOWN

  1. 1."Silly" birds
  2. 2.See 6-Across
  3. 3.Without
  4. 4.Knee tissue that's prone to tearing, for short
  5. 5.See 6-Across

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, October 3, 2025

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2P
3S
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5C
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.The fitting missing letters in _OOGLE MA_ _(GPS)
  2. 4.Amtrak express train(ACELA)
  3. 6.With 2- and 5-Down, distinction for kids who finish their whole dinner(CLEAN)
  4. 7.Desires, with "after"(LUSTS)
  5. 8.Honey Nut Cheerios mascot(BEE)

DOWN

  1. 1."Silly" birds(GEESE)
  2. 2.See 6-Across(PLATE)
  3. 3.Without(SANS)
  4. 4.Knee tissue that's prone to tearing, for short(ACL)
  5. 5.See 6-Across(CLUB)

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About the Friday, October 3, 2025 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 ACELA, answering “Amtrak express train.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.