Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, October 26, 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 26, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Sound of fall leaves underfoot
  2. 7.Santa's laugh
  3. 8.Hit film franchise with blue-skinned aliens known as Na'vi
  4. 9.Brain nerve cell
  5. 10."Say ___!" ("Alright, I get it")

DOWN

  1. 1.Action star Jackie
  2. 2.Wander this way and that
  3. 3.Big name in moving vans
  4. 4.___-Dame Cathedral
  5. 5.Complete pandemonium
  6. 6."Hook 'em ___" (battle cry of the University of Texas)

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, October 26, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Sound of fall leaves underfoot(CRUNCH)
  2. 7.Santa's laugh(HOHOHO)
  3. 8.Hit film franchise with blue-skinned aliens known as Na'vi(AVATAR)
  4. 9.Brain nerve cell(NEURON)
  5. 10."Say ___!" ("Alright, I get it")(LESS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Action star Jackie(CHAN)
  2. 2.Wander this way and that(ROVE)
  3. 3.Big name in moving vans(UHAUL)
  4. 4.___-Dame Cathedral(NOTRE)
  5. 5.Complete pandemonium(CHAOS)
  6. 6."Hook 'em ___" (battle cry of the University of Texas)(HORNS)

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About the Monday, October 26, 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 CRUNCH, answering “Sound of fall leaves underfoot.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.