Before we get to today’s NYT Mini crossword hints, clues and answers, here are Friday’s:
Wondering what a Hamburger or Frankfurter might be? Not sure what a classic arcade game of hopping between obstacles is? Don’t worry, because I’m here to help you with the first letter of each answer and the full answers for today’s NYT Mini crossword.
The NYT Mini is a quick version of the newspaper’s larger, long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five Mini grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.
Unfortunately, the New York Times has now made the Mini available only to subscribers. It was previously free to play. You’ll also need an NYT Games subscription to access previous puzzles in the archives.
Here are some hints (the first letter of each answer) and the official NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers for Saturday, October 24:
Spoilers lie ahead, so remember to scroll slowly:
NYT Mini Crossword Hints
NYT Mini Across Hints
1 Across: Sword go-with – S
7 Across: Hamburger or Frankfurter, for example – G
8 Across: Sticky stuff on bark – T
10 Across: Hotel room pricing – R
11 Across: Classic arcade game of hopping between obstacles – F
14 Across: The “W” of the W.N.B.A. – W
15 Across: Looked after a pup – D
NYT Mini Down Hints
1 Down: Drill instructor’s rank: Abbr. – S
2 Down: ___ Loss (#1 album for Drake and 21 Savage) – H
3 Down: Fury – I
4 Down: Appears on the scene – E
5 Down: Dish layered like this: sheet of noodles, sauce, cheese, repeat – L
6 Down: Genetic screening procedure – D
9 Down: “As ___ my last email …” – P
11 Down: Subject line abbreviation – F
12 Down: Aussie marsupial, for short – R
13 Down: “No wayyyy!” – O
NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers
NYT Mini Across Answers
1 Across: Sword go-with – SHIELD
7 Across: Hamburger or Frankfurter, for example – GERMAN
8 Across: Sticky stuff on bark – TREE SAP
10 Across: Hotel room pricing – RATE
11 Across: Classic arcade game of hopping between obstacles – FROGGER
14 Across: The “W” of the W.N.B.A. – WOMEN’S
15 Across: Looked after a pup – DOG SAT
NYT Mini Down Answers
1 Down: Drill instructor’s rank: Abbr. – SGT
2 Down: ___ Loss (#1 album for Drake and 21 Savage) – HER
3 Down: Fury – IRE
4 Down: Appears on the scene – EMERGES
5 Down: Dish layered like this: sheet of noodles, sauce, cheese, repeat – LASAGNA
6 Down: Genetic screening procedure – DNA TEST
9 Down: “As ___ my last email …” – PER
11 Down: Subject line abbreviation – FWD
12 Down: Aussie marsupial, for short – ROO
13 Down: “No wayyyy!” – OMG
It took me 1:35 to complete today’s NYT Mini.
See you tomorrow for more NYT Mini fun!
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