Stuck on today’s NYT Mini? Here are the complete solutions for Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. Use them to confirm a tricky corner or finish your grid cleanly.


NYT Mini answers (Oct. 6, 2025)

Direction Clue Answer
Across Word announced before sharing a bit of trivia FACT
Across Renewable energy option SOLAR
Across Make a case (for) ARGUE
Across Edible part of rhubarb STALK
Across Look for hiders SEEK
Down Actor Will of “The Four Seasons” and “MacGruber” FORTE
Down Scummy stuff ALGAE
Down Waterproof window sealant CAULK
Down Arduous journey TREK
Down “Don’t ___ me!” (“Watch your attitude!”) SASS

What to expect from the Mini

The Mini is a compact, five-by-five crossword designed to be solved quickly. Early-week puzzles (like Monday) tend to be the most straightforward, with difficulty ramping up toward the weekend. New puzzles typically go live late in the evening ahead of publication day, with weekend timing adjusted earlier.


Where to play today’s Mini

You can solve on the web or in the NYT Games app. Start the puzzle on the official Mini page: nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini. An NYT Games subscription is required for current puzzles and for browsing the archives.


That’s today’s grid sorted. Check back tomorrow for a fresh set of clues—and likely a slightly tougher vibe as the week moves on.