Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, October 22, 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 22, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Go across
  2. 5.Political staffer
  3. 6."Stand clear of the closing ___, please" (iconic N.Y.C. subway announcement)
  4. 8.Hairstyle secured with pins, maybe
  5. 9.Greek river of the underworld

DOWN

  1. 1.Feeling down
  2. 2.Devout
  3. 3.Get from the pound
  4. 4.Excelling at trivia, say
  5. 7."Red" or "White" team

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, October 22, 2026

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2P
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4N
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8U
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Go across(SPAN)
  2. 5.Political staffer(AIDE)
  3. 6."Stand clear of the closing ___, please" (iconic N.Y.C. subway announcement)(DOORS)
  4. 8.Hairstyle secured with pins, maybe(UPDO)
  5. 9.Greek river of the underworld(STYX)

DOWN

  1. 1.Feeling down(SAD)
  2. 2.Devout(PIOUS)
  3. 3.Get from the pound(ADOPT)
  4. 4.Excelling at trivia, say(NERDY)
  5. 7."Red" or "White" team(SOX)

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About the Thursday, October 22, 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 DOORS, answering “"Stand clear of the closing ___, please" (iconic N.Y.C. subway announcement).” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.