Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Oct. 1

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The Mini Crossword is a nice break from the tougher puzzles, and it takes only a fraction of the time of the vaunted, regular New York Times Crossword puzzle.

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? There are two very similar clues at 5-Across and 6-Across, with two very different answers. Read on if you need help solving the puzzle today.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Word before “a hand” or “a hoot”
Answer: GIVE

5A clue: Card game for Phil Ivey
Answer: POKER

6A clue: Philly Ivy
Answer: UPENN

7A clue: Basic unit of mass
Answer: GRAM

8A clue: Not bad, but not great
Answer: SOSO

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 1, 2026.NYT/Screenshot by CNET

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Enter the N.F.L. draft, say
Answer: GOPRO

2D clue: Furniture stores in giant blue warehouses
Answer: IKEAS

3D clue: Cash App alternative
Answer: VENMO

4D clue: Suffix with north, south, east or west
Answer: ERN

5D clue: Dogs with smushed-looking faces
Answer: PUGS

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