Before we get to today’s NYT Mini crossword hints, clues and answers, here are Friday’s:
Wondering what tiered temples might be? Not sure what might have a glazed look? 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 Saturday, October 4:
Spoilers lie ahead, so remember to scroll slowly:
NYT Mini Crossword Hints
NYT Mini Across Hints
1 Across: Buildings used for religious worship in Asia
8 Across: Vanity exercise
9 Across: Items made with shaped and fired clay
10 Across: Shuffle up and _____
11 Across: Toilet paper brand
14 Across: ____ non grata
15 Across: A “lost” thing Indiana Jones seeks in his first movie
16 Across: Fresh
NYT Mini Down Hints
1 Down: School spirit rally before a sporting event
2 Down: “A long, long time ___,” the opening lyric to “American Pie”
3 Down: Way to describe a piece of fiction that became much more sinister
4 Down: A group of them is a romp or lodge
5 Down: Aerosmith’s first big hit from 1973
6 Down: It employs pilots and flight attendants
7 Down: 007 or Bourne
11 Down: IRS rule aficionado who’ll be busy in April
12 Down: “I Can’t Breathe” singer
13 Down: “I don’t think so, pardner”
NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers
NYT Mini Across Answers
1 Across: Tiered temples – PAGODAS
8 Across: “Journey” that a narcissist goes on – EGO TRIP
9 Across: What might have a glazed look? – POTTERY
10 Across: “We have an agreement” – DEAL
11 Across: Bathroom brand with bears in its commercials – CHARMIN
14 Across: Public image – PERSONA
15 Across: Boat boarded by beasts – ARK
16 Across: Still sealed in the container – NEW
NYT Mini Down Answers
1 Down: Lively spirit – PEP
2 Down: “Once upon a time, a few mistakes ___ …” (Taylor Swift lyric) – AGO
3 Down: Turned to night – GOT DARK
4 Down: Playful river swimmers – OTTERS
5 Down: “Like THAT will ever happen!” – DREAM ON
6 Down: Southwest, e.g. – AIRLINE
7 Down: Someone using a hidden camera or signal jammer – SPY
11 Down: Tax filing pro, for short – CPA
12 Down: She/___ – HER
13 Down: Folksy thumbs-down – NAW
It took me 2:02 to complete today’s NYT Mini.
See you tomorrow for more NYT Mini fun!
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