NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, October 29, 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 29, 2026
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ACROSS
- 1.Gummy ___
- 5.Dummy
- 7.Tummy
- 8.Mean facial expression
- 9.Left-wing political org. that includes Zohran Mamdani and A.O.C.
DOWN
- 1.Garments worn in high chairs
- 2.Garden for Adam and Eve
- 3.Felt sick
- 4.Willy Wonka and Bob Dylan, for Timothée Chalamet
- 6.Banks of "America's Next Top Model"
Mini Crossword Hint
Mini Answer on Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Mini Answer per Hint
ACROSS
- 1.Gummy ___(BEAR)
- 5.Dummy(IDIOT)
- 7.Tummy(BELLY)
- 8.Mean facial expression(SNEER)
- 9.Left-wing political org. that includes Zohran Mamdani and A.O.C.(DSA)
DOWN
- 1.Garments worn in high chairs(BIBS)
- 2.Garden for Adam and Eve(EDEN)
- 3.Felt sick(AILED)
- 4.Willy Wonka and Bob Dylan, for Timothée Chalamet(ROLES)
- 6.Banks of "America's Next Top Model"(TYRA)
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About the Thursday, October 29, 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 IDIOT, answering “Dummy.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.