NYT Mini Crossword answers (Monday, Oct. 6, 2025)
NYT Mini CrosswordEvery across and down solution for today’s 5x5, with quick notes on difficulty and timing.

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.
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