Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, October 16, 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 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)

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About the Thursday, October 16, 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 SAMOA, answering “Island country whose culture inspired much of "Moana".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.