NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, October 31, 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 31, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Buffalo hockey player
  2. 6."I'll have the ___" (frequent customer's order)
  3. 7.Contents of a volcano
  4. 8.Adjust to a new environment
  5. 9.With 10-Across, last car on a train
  6. 10.See 9-Across

DOWN

  1. 1."Poison" shrub
  2. 2.Carne ___
  3. 3.Imaginary cause of fear
  4. 4.Accessible alternatives to staircases
  5. 5.Make extremely happy

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, October 31, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Buffalo hockey player(SABRE)
  2. 6."I'll have the ___" (frequent customer's order)(USUAL)
  3. 7.Contents of a volcano(MAGMA)
  4. 8.Adjust to a new environment(ADAPT)
  5. 9.With 10-Across, last car on a train(CA)
  6. 10.See 9-Across(SE)

DOWN

  1. 1."Poison" shrub(SUMAC)
  2. 2.Carne ___(ASADA)
  3. 3.Imaginary cause of fear (BUGA)
  4. 4.Accessible alternatives to staircases(RAMPS)
  5. 5.Make extremely happy(ELATE)

About the Friday, October 31, 2025 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 6 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 SABRE, answering “Buffalo hockey player.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.