NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, October 22, 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

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Roomful of students
  2. 6.Something to bring in a brown paper bag
  3. 7.___ Harbor, sightseeing area of Baltimore
  4. 8.Where many Stephen King novels are set
  5. 9.Beagle or bulldog

DOWN

  1. 1.Go bouldering, e.g.
  2. 2.___ New Year
  3. 3.Redhead of musical/movie fame
  4. 4.Something an actor might steal
  5. 5.Tear to pieces

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Roomful of students(CLASS)
  2. 6.Something to bring in a brown paper bag(LUNCH)
  3. 7.___ Harbor, sightseeing area of Baltimore(INNER)
  4. 8.Where many Stephen King novels are set(MAINE)
  5. 9.Beagle or bulldog(BREED)

DOWN

  1. 1.Go bouldering, e.g.(CLIMB)
  2. 2.___ New Year(LUNAR)
  3. 3.Redhead of musical/movie fame(ANNIE)
  4. 4.Something an actor might steal(SCENE)
  5. 5.Tear to pieces(SHRED)

About the Wednesday, October 22, 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 CLASS, answering “Roomful of students.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.