NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, October 19, 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

Monday, October 19, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Move through the air, as a smell
  2. 5."Aladdin" character with the line "Phenomenal cosmic powers! Itty-bitty living space"
  3. 6.Baltimore N.F.L. player
  4. 7.Wicked
  5. 8.Fuse, as pieces of metal

DOWN

  1. 1.Use a loom
  2. 2.Metal block falling on Wile E. Coyote's head
  3. 3.Scientist's area of study
  4. 4.Number of clues in this puzzle
  5. 5.Sprouted

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, October 19, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Move through the air, as a smell(WAFT)
  2. 5."Aladdin" character with the line "Phenomenal cosmic powers! Itty-bitty living space"(GENIE)
  3. 6.Baltimore N.F.L. player(RAVEN)
  4. 7.Wicked(EVIL)
  5. 8.Fuse, as pieces of metal(WELD)

DOWN

  1. 1.Use a loom(WEAVE)
  2. 2.Metal block falling on Wile E. Coyote's head(ANVIL)
  3. 3.Scientist's area of study(FIELD)
  4. 4.Number of clues in this puzzle(TEN)
  5. 5.Sprouted(GREW)

About the Monday, October 19, 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 GENIE, answering “"Aladdin" character with the line "Phenomenal cosmic powers! Itty-bitty living space".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.