Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, October 12, 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

Sunday, October 12, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.A 5-Across might be a wild one
  2. 5.One of two in a standard deck
  3. 6.Homer called its oil "liquid gold"
  4. 7.Symbolic flower in Buddhism
  5. 8.Bunkers on a golf course

DOWN

  1. 1.Use crayons, e.g.
  2. 2.Japanese dog breed
  3. 3.Really energize
  4. 4.Garment that may be strapless
  5. 5.Sudden shock

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, October 12, 2025

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2A
3R
4D
5J
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6O
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7L
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.A 5-Across might be a wild one(CARD)
  2. 5.One of two in a standard deck(JOKER)
  3. 6.Homer called its oil "liquid gold"(OLIVE)
  4. 7.Symbolic flower in Buddhism(LOTUS)
  5. 8.Bunkers on a golf course(TRAPS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Use crayons, e.g.(COLOR)
  2. 2.Japanese dog breed(AKITA)
  3. 3.Really energize(REVUP)
  4. 4.Garment that may be strapless(DRESS)
  5. 5.Sudden shock(JOLT)

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About the Sunday, October 12, 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 JOKER, answering “One of two in a standard deck.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.