Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, October 1, 2026

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Thursday, October 1, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Word before "a hand" or "a hoot"
  2. 5.Card game for Phil Ivey
  3. 6.Philly Ivy
  4. 7.Basic unit of mass
  5. 8.Not bad, but not great

DOWN

  1. 1.Enter the N.F.L. draft, say
  2. 2.Furniture stores in giant blue warehouses
  3. 3.Cash App alternative
  4. 4.Suffix with north, south, east or west
  5. 5.Dogs with smushed-looking faces

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, October 1, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Word before "a hand" or "a hoot"(GIVE)
  2. 5.Card game for Phil Ivey(POKER)
  3. 6.Philly Ivy(UPENN)
  4. 7.Basic unit of mass(GRAM)
  5. 8.Not bad, but not great(SOSO)

DOWN

  1. 1.Enter the N.F.L. draft, say(GOPRO)
  2. 2.Furniture stores in giant blue warehouses(IKEAS)
  3. 3.Cash App alternative(VENMO)
  4. 4.Suffix with north, south, east or west(ERN)
  5. 5.Dogs with smushed-looking faces(PUGS)

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About the Thursday, October 1, 2026 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 POKER, answering “Card game for Phil Ivey.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.