Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, October 4, 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

Saturday, October 4, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Tiered temples
  2. 8."Journey" that a narcissist goes on
  3. 9.What might have a glazed look?
  4. 10."We have an agreement"
  5. 11.Bathroom brand with bears in its commercials
  6. 14.Public image
  7. 15.Boat boarded by beasts
  8. 16.Still sealed in the container

DOWN

  1. 1.Lively spirit
  2. 2."Once upon a time, a few mistakes ___ ..." (Taylor Swift lyric)
  3. 3.Turned to night
  4. 4.Playful river swimmers
  5. 5."Like THAT will ever happen!"
  6. 6.Southwest, e.g.
  7. 7.Someone using a hidden camera or signal jammer
  8. 11.Tax filing pro, for short
  9. 12.She/___
  10. 13.Folksy thumbs-down

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Saturday, October 4, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Tiered temples(PAGODAS)
  2. 8."Journey" that a narcissist goes on(EGOTRIP)
  3. 9.What might have a glazed look?(POTTERY)
  4. 10."We have an agreement"(DEAL)
  5. 11.Bathroom brand with bears in its commercials(CHARMIN)
  6. 14.Public image(PERSONA)
  7. 15.Boat boarded by beasts(ARK)
  8. 16.Still sealed in the container(NEW)

DOWN

  1. 1.Lively spirit(PEP)
  2. 2."Once upon a time, a few mistakes ___ ..." (Taylor Swift lyric)(AGO)
  3. 3.Turned to night(GOTDARK)
  4. 4.Playful river swimmers(OTTERS)
  5. 5."Like THAT will ever happen!"(DREAMON)
  6. 6.Southwest, e.g.(AIRLINE)
  7. 7.Someone using a hidden camera or signal jammer(SPY)
  8. 11.Tax filing pro, for short(CPA)
  9. 12.She/___(HER)
  10. 13.Folksy thumbs-down(NAW)

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About the Saturday, October 4, 2025 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 7 columns, 7 rows, 8 Across clues and 10 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 PAGODAS, answering “Tiered temples.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.