NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, October 24, 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

Friday, October 24, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Dove's soft call
  2. 4.Write-up on a book jacket
  3. 6.Two to one, for one
  4. 7.Cupid's weaponry, along with 5-Down
  5. 8.Jennings of "Jeopardy!"

DOWN

  1. 1.W.N.B.A. star Caitlin
  2. 2.Beyond bizarre, from the French
  3. 3.What has a "belt" seen only at night
  4. 4.Supportive undergarment
  5. 5.See 7-Across

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, October 24, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Dove's soft call(COO)
  2. 4.Write-up on a book jacket(BLURB)
  3. 6.Two to one, for one(RATIO)
  4. 7.Cupid's weaponry, along with 5-Down(ARROW)
  5. 8.Jennings of "Jeopardy!"(KEN)

DOWN

  1. 1.W.N.B.A. star Caitlin(CLARK)
  2. 2.Beyond bizarre, from the French(OUTRE)
  3. 3.What has a "belt" seen only at night(ORION)
  4. 4.Supportive undergarment(BRA)
  5. 5.See 7-Across(BOW)

About the Friday, October 24, 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 BLURB, answering “Write-up on a book jacket.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.