Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, October 17, 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 17, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1."A book which people praise and don't read," per Mark Twain
  2. 8.Cheese used in lasagna
  3. 9.Two hours of free drinks at a wedding, say
  4. 10.Swanky event in a gallery
  5. 11.Uncle, in Spanish
  6. 12.Basketball net holder
  7. 13.B&B relative
  8. 14.___ kwon do
  9. 15.Number shown on a dating profile
  10. 16.Show that The Weeknd has performed on, aptly enough

DOWN

  1. 1.Zagreb's country
  2. 2.Piercing seen while puckering
  3. 3.Chemical ingredient in nail polish remover
  4. 4.Karaoke choice
  5. 5.Caribbean resort island for the ultrawealthy, familiarly
  6. 6.Like antipasti, manicotti and gelati
  7. 7.Gooey part of a Snickers bar

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."A book which people praise and don't read," per Mark Twain(CLASSIC)
  2. 8.Cheese used in lasagna(RICOTTA)
  3. 9.Two hours of free drinks at a wedding, say(OPENBAR)
  4. 10.Swanky event in a gallery(ARTGALA)
  5. 11.Uncle, in Spanish(TIO)
  6. 12.Basketball net holder(RIM)
  7. 13.B&B relative(INN)
  8. 14.___ kwon do(TAE)
  9. 15.Number shown on a dating profile(AGE)
  10. 16.Show that The Weeknd has performed on, aptly enough(SNL)

DOWN

  1. 1.Zagreb's country(CROATIA)
  2. 2.Piercing seen while puckering(LIPRING)
  3. 3.Chemical ingredient in nail polish remover(ACETONE)
  4. 4.Karaoke choice(SONG)
  5. 5.Caribbean resort island for the ultrawealthy, familiarly(STBARTS)
  6. 6.Like antipasti, manicotti and gelati(ITALIAN)
  7. 7.Gooey part of a Snickers bar(CARAMEL)

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About the Saturday, October 17, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 7 columns, 7 rows, 10 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 CLASSIC, answering “"A book which people praise and don't read," per Mark Twain.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.