NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, October 13, 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 13, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Door handle
  2. 5.Talking about your ex on a first date, e.g.
  3. 6.Like some minds, martinis and money
  4. 7."Should that be the case ..."
  5. 8.Profound

DOWN

  1. 1.Butter ___
  2. 2.Like the god Tyr, for whom Tuesday is named
  3. 3.Winning
  4. 4.Reason for blue decorations at a baby shower, perhaps
  5. 6.Accomplished

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, October 13, 2025

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2N
3O
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5N
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Door handle(KNOB)
  2. 5.Talking about your ex on a first date, e.g.(NONO)
  3. 6.Like some minds, martinis and money(DIRTY)
  4. 7."Should that be the case ..."(IFSO)
  5. 8.Profound(DEEP)

DOWN

  1. 1.Butter ___(KNIFE)
  2. 2.Like the god Tyr, for whom Tuesday is named(NORSE)
  3. 3.Winning(ONTOP)
  4. 4.Reason for blue decorations at a baby shower, perhaps(BOY)
  5. 6.Accomplished(DID)

About the Monday, October 13, 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 DIRTY, answering “Like some minds, martinis and money.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.