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Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsFree Scan →Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteDriver Scan →These are the answers for the NYT Mini Crossword dated Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The original title omitted the year; this answer key matches a report identifying the puzzle as the October 28, 2025 Mini. Spoilers follow.
October 28, 2025 NYT Mini Crossword answers
Spoiler warning: The complete answer key is below.
Across
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 Across — N.B.A. team with purple-and-orange jerseys | SUNS |
| 5 Across — ___ Demon Hunters (hit 2025 movie) | K-POP |
| 6 Across — Scrumptious | TASTY |
| 7 Across — Next ___ on the agenda … | ITEM |
| 8 Across — Politician Buttigieg | PETE |
Down
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 Down — Rink rental | SKATE |
| 2 Down — Ticked off | UPSET |
| 3 Down — Blame-shifting words | NOT ME |
| 4 Down — Fittingly, the outside letters of “snoopy” | SPY |
| 6 Down — What might be requested after spinning around an iPad | TIP |
About this date and the Mini
The year is specified because “October 28” alone can refer to a different daily puzzle in another year. The answer set above is attributed to Kris Holt’s Forbes report, published October 27, 2025, which labels it the official NYT Mini for Tuesday, October 28. The official NYT puzzle page was not accessible for an independent check.
The October 2025 report describes the Mini as generally using a five-by-five grid with three to five clues in each direction; it notes that some puzzles, especially Saturdays, can be larger.
Playing the puzzle or finding an older Mini
NYT Games Help search text and the October 2025 Forbes report described subscriber access to the Mini and its archive. They also said each daily Mini becomes available the evening before its publish date. Because access and subscription terms can change, check the current details directly with NYT Games before relying on those terms.
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