Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, October 7, 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

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1."___ not, want not"
  2. 6.Get under the skin of
  3. 7.Truly amazed
  4. 8.Knighted fellows
  5. 9."Plain white" article of clothing for James Dean

DOWN

  1. 1.Body part that's a homophone of 1-Across
  2. 2.Broadway musical in which Sadie Sink got her start (at age 10!)
  3. 3.Part of a drum kit
  4. 4.Hauls away, as a car
  5. 5.One of five for a dragonfly

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, October 7, 2026

1W
2A
3S
4T
5E
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7I
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8S
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."___ not, want not"(WASTE)
  2. 6.Get under the skin of(ANNOY)
  3. 7.Truly amazed(INAWE)
  4. 8.Knighted fellows(SIRS)
  5. 9."Plain white" article of clothing for James Dean(TEE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Body part that's a homophone of 1-Across(WAIST)
  2. 2.Broadway musical in which Sadie Sink got her start (at age 10!)(ANNIE)
  3. 3.Part of a drum kit(SNARE)
  4. 4.Hauls away, as a car(TOWS)
  5. 5.One of five for a dragonfly(EYE)

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About the Wednesday, October 7, 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 WASTE, answering “"___ not, want not".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.