Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, October 27, 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

Monday, October 27, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1."Soooo cute!" reactions
  2. 4.___ mode (battery-saving state)
  3. 6.Africa's largest capital city
  4. 7.Bicker, bicker, bicker
  5. 8.Close-mouthed sound of agreement

DOWN

  1. 1.Reason to suddenly bolt awake
  2. 2.Put on a scale
  3. 3.Skin-care product dispensed with a dropper
  4. 4.Total rip-off
  5. 5."The Raven" or "The Road Not Taken"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, October 27, 2025

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2W
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."Soooo cute!" reactions(AWS)
  2. 4.___ mode (battery-saving state)(SLEEP)
  3. 6.Africa's largest capital city(CAIRO)
  4. 7.Bicker, bicker, bicker(ARGUE)
  5. 8.Close-mouthed sound of agreement (MMHMM)

DOWN

  1. 1.Reason to suddenly bolt awake(ALARM)
  2. 2.Put on a scale(WEIGH)
  3. 3.Skin-care product dispensed with a dropper(SERUM)
  4. 4.Total rip-off(SCAM)
  5. 5."The Raven" or "The Road Not Taken"(POEM)

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About the Monday, October 27, 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 SLEEP, answering “___ mode (battery-saving state).” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.