Before we get to today’s NYT Mini crossword hints, clues and answers, here are Monday’s:
Wondering who the Greek goddess of the earth is? Not sure what the westernmost territory of the U.S. is? Don’t worry, because I’m here to help you with extra hints and the 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 extra hints and the official NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers for Tuesday, October 7:
Spoilers lie ahead, so remember to scroll slowly:
NYT Mini Crossword Hints
NYT Mini Across Hints
1 Across: The 35th president of the U.S.
4 Across: Mother of Uranus in Greek mythology
5 Across: Like a hot new restaurant that’s hard to get a reservation at
6 Across: Blow a raspberry
7 Across: Parks and Rec star Poehler and Enchanted actor Adams
NYT Mini Down Hints
1 Down: Like music in La La Land; extremely bright and colorful
2 Down: Buck’s ____, a cocktail
3 Down: Capital of Kazakhstan?
4 Down: Spain ceded this territory to the U.S. in 1898
5 Down: A push-up item that provides support
NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers
NYT Mini Across Answers
1 Across: Airport in Queens, familiarly – JFK
4 Across: Greek goddess of the earth – GAIA
5 Across: Lively and exciting – BUZZY
6 Across: Tease playfully – RAZZ
7 Across: Minnesota senator Klobuchar – AMY
NYT Mini Down Answers
1 Down: D.J. ___ Jeff, onetime musical partner of Will Smith – JAZZY
2 Down: Emit bubbles – FIZZ
3 Down: “Sure,” slangily – KAY
4 Down: Westernmost territory of the U.S. – GUAM
5 Down: Undergarment item – BRA
It took me 0:50 to complete today’s NYT Mini.
See you tomorrow for more NYT Mini fun!
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