NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, October 15, 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 15, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Hairs that are signs of aging
  2. 6.Lover boy in the House of Montague
  3. 7.U.F.O. pilot
  4. 8.Full of sharp flavor
  5. 9."___ and Oh's" (2010s pop hit)

DOWN

  1. 1.Munch on grass
  2. 2.Fancy watch brand
  3. 3."Something's ___" ("This doesn't seem right")
  4. 4.Throw hard, in Gen Z slang
  5. 5.PlayStation maker

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Hairs that are signs of aging(GRAYS)
  2. 6.Lover boy in the House of Montague(ROMEO)
  3. 7.U.F.O. pilot(ALIEN)
  4. 8.Full of sharp flavor(ZESTY)
  5. 9."___ and Oh's" (2010s pop hit)(EXS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Munch on grass(GRAZE)
  2. 2.Fancy watch brand(ROLEX)
  3. 3."Something's ___" ("This doesn't seem right")(AMISS)
  4. 4.Throw hard, in Gen Z slang(YEET)
  5. 5.PlayStation maker(SONY)

About the Thursday, October 15, 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 GRAYS, answering “Hairs that are signs of aging.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.