Here are the answers to the Thursday, October 8, 2026, NYT Mini Crossword: five Across entries and five Down entries. If you want to check only a tricky clue, use the clue-by-clue key below.
Across answers
- 1 Across — Old-fashioned business? BAR
- 4 Across — Start of a tennis point SERVE
- 6 Across — Basic bagel variety PLAIN
- 7 Across — Like the most famous Hollywood celebrities ALIST
- 8 Across — “Hoo-boy!” MAN
Down answers
- 1 Down — It’s in your head BRAIN
- 2 Down — Car rental option AVIS
- 3 Down — Monthly expense RENT
- 4 Down — Many a call from an unknown number SPAM
- 5 Down — ___ Langley, singer with the 2026 #1 hit “Choosin’ Texas” ELLA
About the October 8 puzzle
TECHi identifies this puzzle as Mini #24595 and names Joel Fagliano as its constructor. That identification appears in TECHi’s answer page; the other answer page used here does not independently confirm it.
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