NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, October 6, 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

Monday, October 6, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Word announced before sharing a bit of trivia
  2. 5.Renewable energy option
  3. 6.Make a case (for)
  4. 7.Edible part of rhubarb
  5. 8.Look for hiders

DOWN

  1. 1.Actor Will of "The Four Seasons" and "MacGruber"
  2. 2.Scummy stuff
  3. 3.Waterproof window sealant
  4. 4.Arduous journey
  5. 5."Don't ___ me!" ("Watch your attitude!")

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, October 6, 2025

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2A
3C
4T
5S
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7S
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Word announced before sharing a bit of trivia(FACT)
  2. 5.Renewable energy option(SOLAR)
  3. 6.Make a case (for)(ARGUE)
  4. 7.Edible part of rhubarb(STALK)
  5. 8.Look for hiders(SEEK)

DOWN

  1. 1.Actor Will of "The Four Seasons" and "MacGruber"(FORTE)
  2. 2.Scummy stuff(ALGAE)
  3. 3.Waterproof window sealant(CAULK)
  4. 4.Arduous journey(TREK)
  5. 5."Don't ___ me!" ("Watch your attitude!")(SASS)

About the Monday, October 6, 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 SOLAR, answering “Renewable energy option.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.