Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, October 28, 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

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Work benefit
  2. 5.Delay airing, as a news story
  3. 6.⏸, on a remote
  4. 7.Back-of-book search feature
  5. 8.They get socked

DOWN

  1. 1.Chopin's instrument
  2. 2.Chopin practice piece
  3. 3.Pinkish wines
  4. 4.Lego competitor
  5. 5.___ and polish

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Work benefit(PERK)
  2. 5.Delay airing, as a news story(SITON)
  3. 6.⏸, on a remote(PAUSE)
  4. 7.Back-of-book search feature(INDEX)
  5. 8.They get socked(TOES)

DOWN

  1. 1.Chopin's instrument(PIANO)
  2. 2.Chopin practice piece(ETUDE)
  3. 3.Pinkish wines(ROSES)
  4. 4.Lego competitor(KNEX)
  5. 5.___ and polish(SPIT)

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About the Wednesday, October 28, 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 SITON, answering “Delay airing, as a news story.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.