NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, October 6, 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

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1."Cut it out!"
  2. 5.They created "Up," "Onward" and "Inside Out"
  3. 7.___ Eight (tournament round)
  4. 8.Flatscreen product that might be "4K UHD"
  5. 9.N.F.L. tight end McBride

DOWN

  1. 1.Variety of wheat in a grain bowl
  2. 2.Bathroom floor installer
  3. 3.Di- follower in CO2
  4. 4.Hamburger unit
  5. 6.Make "Vroom!," as an engine

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."Cut it out!"(STOP)
  2. 5.They created "Up," "Onward" and "Inside Out"(PIXAR)
  3. 7.___ Eight (tournament round)(ELITE)
  4. 8.Flatscreen product that might be "4K UHD"(LEDTV)
  5. 9.N.F.L. tight end McBride(TREY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Variety of wheat in a grain bowl(SPELT)
  2. 2.Bathroom floor installer(TILER)
  3. 3.Di- follower in CO2(OXIDE)
  4. 4.Hamburger unit(PATTY)
  5. 6.Make "Vroom!," as an engine(REV)

About the Tuesday, October 6, 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 PIXAR, answering “They created "Up," "Onward" and "Inside Out".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.