Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, October 19, 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 19, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.[Gross!]
  2. 4.Finish off, as a tube of toothpaste
  3. 7.Argentine dance style
  4. 8.Dish : dirt :: ___ : tea
  5. 9.The "E" of REM

DOWN

  1. 1.2023 Olivia Rodrigo album with the hit single "Bad Idea Right?"
  2. 2."Right away!"
  3. 3.Disney role for Robin Williams or Will Smith
  4. 5.Like a Christmas sweater, perhaps
  5. 6.Festivus centerpiece

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, October 19, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.[Gross!](GAG)
  2. 4.Finish off, as a tube of toothpaste(USEUP)
  3. 7.Argentine dance style(TANGO)
  4. 8.Dish : dirt :: ___ : tea(SPILL)
  5. 9.The "E" of REM(EYE)

DOWN

  1. 1.2023 Olivia Rodrigo album with the hit single "Bad Idea Right?"(GUTS)
  2. 2."Right away!"(ASAP)
  3. 3.Disney role for Robin Williams or Will Smith(GENIE)
  4. 5.Like a Christmas sweater, perhaps(UGLY)
  5. 6.Festivus centerpiece(POLE)

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About the Sunday, October 19, 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 USEUP, answering “Finish off, as a tube of toothpaste.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.