NYT Mini Answer for Oct 16, 2025

Mini Crossword

Thursday, October 16, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Red or white, but not blue
  2. 5.Island country whose culture inspired much of "Moana"
  3. 6.Garlic ___ (pizzeria appetizer)
  4. 7.Small coastal waterway
  5. 8.Protective football gear

DOWN

  1. 1."___ bet?"
  2. 2.Remark after not getting a modern reference
  3. 3.Movie studio's feedback for a director
  4. 4.3 o'clock, directionally
  5. 5.Button pressed to escape a YouTube ad

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, October 16, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Red or white, but not blue(WINE)
  2. 5.Island country whose culture inspired much of "Moana"(SAMOA)
  3. 6.Garlic ___ (pizzeria appetizer)(KNOTS)
  4. 7.Small coastal waterway(INLET)
  5. 8.Protective football gear(PADS)

DOWN

  1. 1."___ bet?"(WANNA)
  2. 2.Remark after not getting a modern reference(IMOLD)
  3. 3.Movie studio's feedback for a director(NOTES)
  4. 4.3 o'clock, directionally(EAST)
  5. 5.Button pressed to escape a YouTube ad(SKIP)