Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, October 9, 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

Thursday, October 9, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.1982 Roald Dahl novel, with "The"
  2. 4.One way to pay for an airline flight
  3. 6.Without help
  4. 7.Sticky secretion from a pine tree
  5. 8.Positive quality

DOWN

  1. 1.Olympic gymnast with five moves named after her
  2. 2.Dentist's often-unheeded advice
  3. 3."Aladdin" comic relief
  4. 4.Actress Rooney
  5. 5.Email folder

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, October 9, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.1982 Roald Dahl novel, with "The"(BFG)
  2. 4.One way to pay for an airline flight(MILES)
  3. 6.Without help(ALONE)
  4. 7.Sticky secretion from a pine tree(RESIN)
  5. 8.Positive quality(ASSET)

DOWN

  1. 1.Olympic gymnast with five moves named after her(BILES)
  2. 2.Dentist's often-unheeded advice(FLOSS)
  3. 3."Aladdin" comic relief(GENIE)
  4. 4.Actress Rooney(MARA)
  5. 5.Email folder(SENT)

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About the Thursday, October 9, 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 MILES, answering “One way to pay for an airline flight.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.