Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, October 2, 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

Friday, October 2, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Finger covering after eating Cheetos
  2. 5."That's amazing!"
  3. 7.First country to use paper money, way back in the 7th century
  4. 8.Extremely, extra, very
  5. 9.Where "You Are," on a mall map

DOWN

  1. 1.Google ___
  2. 2."Yup, yup, yup"
  3. 3.Dating app action
  4. 4.Printer powder
  5. 6.Suffix with silver or glass

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, October 2, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Finger covering after eating Cheetos(DUST)
  2. 5."That's amazing!"(OHWOW)
  3. 7.First country to use paper money, way back in the 7th century(CHINA)
  4. 8.Extremely, extra, very(SUPER)
  5. 9.Where "You Are," on a mall map(HERE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Google ___(DOCS)
  2. 2."Yup, yup, yup"(UHHUH)
  3. 3.Dating app action(SWIPE)
  4. 4.Printer powder(TONER)
  5. 6.Suffix with silver or glass(WARE)

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About the Friday, October 2, 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 OHWOW, answering “"That's amazing!".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.