Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, October 16, 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 16, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Stream of molten rock
  2. 5."Cut that out!"
  3. 7.Sticky note
  4. 8.___ Earhart, first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane
  5. 9.Website for restaurant bookings

DOWN

  1. 1.Takes the L
  2. 2.How sprinter Usain Bolt is named
  3. 3.Eight, on a grandfather clock
  4. 4."___ boy!"
  5. 5.Engage in a playful back-and-forth
  6. 6.Heavy book

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, October 16, 2026

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5S
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Stream of molten rock(LAVA)
  2. 5."Cut that out!"(STOPIT)
  3. 7.Sticky note(POSTIT)
  4. 8.___ Earhart, first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane(AMELIA)
  5. 9.Website for restaurant bookings(RESY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Takes the L(LOSES)
  2. 2.How sprinter Usain Bolt is named(APTLY)
  3. 3.Eight, on a grandfather clock(VIII)
  4. 4."___ boy!"(ATTA)
  5. 5.Engage in a playful back-and-forth(SPAR)
  6. 6.Heavy book(TOME)

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About the Friday, October 16, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 6 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 6 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 STOPIT, answering “"Cut that out!".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.