Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, October 3, 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

Saturday, October 3, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.R.N.'s co-workers
  2. 4.Piles upon piles
  3. 6.Alternative to body wash
  4. 8.O in a tee?
  5. 9.Exercise expert
  6. 10."Oof ... that's not good"
  7. 11."I see what you ___ there"

DOWN

  1. 1.Half woman, half fish
  2. 2.West African shirt
  3. 3.Cuddled closely
  4. 4.William's brother in the British monarchy
  5. 5.Register ring-ups
  6. 6.Crack of the ___ (ballpark sound)
  7. 7.The "p" of m.p.h.

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Saturday, October 3, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.R.N.'s co-workers(MDS)
  2. 4.Piles upon piles(HEAPS)
  3. 6.Alternative to body wash(BARSOAP)
  4. 8.O in a tee?(ARMHOLE)
  5. 9.Exercise expert(TRAINER)
  6. 10."Oof ... that's not good"(YIKES)
  7. 11."I see what you ___ there"(DID)

DOWN

  1. 1.Half woman, half fish(MERMAID)
  2. 2.West African shirt(DASHIKI)
  3. 3.Cuddled closely(SPOONED)
  4. 4.William's brother in the British monarchy(HARRY)
  5. 5.Register ring-ups(SALES)
  6. 6.Crack of the ___ (ballpark sound)(BAT)
  7. 7.The "p" of m.p.h.(PER)

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About the Saturday, October 3, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 7 columns, 7 rows, 7 Across clues and 7 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 BARSOAP, answering “Alternative to body wash.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.