Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, October 23, 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 23, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Like bullet trains
  2. 5.1/12 of a foot
  3. 6.Place for online discussion
  4. 8.Fashion development
  5. 9.Atlanta N.B.A. team

DOWN

  1. 1.Like Staten Island, among all N.Y.C. boroughs in population
  2. 2.Best Picture winner after "Oppenheimer"
  3. 3.Threaded fastener
  4. 4."Who'd have ___ it!?"
  5. 7.Many characters on "Scrubs": Abbr.

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, October 23, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Like bullet trains(FAST)
  2. 5.1/12 of a foot(INCH)
  3. 6.Place for online discussion(FORUM)
  4. 8.Fashion development(TREND)
  5. 9.Atlanta N.B.A. team(HAWKS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Like Staten Island, among all N.Y.C. boroughs in population(FIFTH)
  2. 2.Best Picture winner after "Oppenheimer"(ANORA)
  3. 3.Threaded fastener(SCREW)
  4. 4."Who'd have ___ it!?"(THUNK)
  5. 7.Many characters on "Scrubs": Abbr.(MDS)

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About the Friday, October 23, 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 FORUM, answering “Place for online discussion.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.