Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, October 21, 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

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Bone that can be "dropped"
  2. 4.Late scientist Goodall
  3. 5.Make critical assumptions about
  4. 6.Best by a little
  5. 7.Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, etc.

DOWN

  1. 1.Just kind of over it
  2. 2.Beef cattle breed
  3. 3.Shed tears
  4. 4.2007 comedy-drama starring Elliot Page and Michael Cera
  5. 5.Refresh, as one's memory

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, October 21, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Bone that can be "dropped"(JAW)
  2. 4.Late scientist Goodall(JANE)
  3. 5.Make critical assumptions about(JUDGE)
  4. 6.Best by a little(ONEUP)
  5. 7.Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, etc.(GODS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Just kind of over it(JADED)
  2. 2.Beef cattle breed(ANGUS)
  3. 3.Shed tears(WEEP)
  4. 4.2007 comedy-drama starring Elliot Page and Michael Cera(JUNO)
  5. 5.Refresh, as one's memory(JOG)

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About the Tuesday, October 21, 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 JUDGE, answering “Make critical assumptions about.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.