Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Oct. 26

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The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don't have that much time, the Mini Crossword is an entertaining substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old-school NYT Crossword, and you probably can complete it in a couple of minutes. But if you're stuck, we've got the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times' games collection. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections and Strands answers, you can visit CNET's NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: What ___?" (end of a riddle)
Answer: AMI

4A clue: Cheer for a diva
Answer: BRAVA

6A clue: 2024 Chappell Roan hit spelled out in its chorus
Answer: HOTTOGO

8A clue: Conjunction that "et" (French) or "y" (Spanish) translates to
Answer: AND

9A clue: Danson of "Cheers"
Answer: TED

10A clue: Place to dive in a pool
Answer: DEEPEND

12A clue: What a bloodhound tracks
Answer: SCENT

13A clue: Activist Yoko
Answer: ONO

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Architectural style of Manhattan's Chrysler Building
Answer: ARTDECO

2D clue: One might say "Welcome!" or "Beware of Dog"
Answer: MAT

3D clue: "Thumbs down from me"
Answer: IVOTENO

4D clue: Skeleton's makeup
Answer: BONES

5D clue: Word after ticket or talent
Answer: AGENT

6A clue: "I've ___ it up to here with you!"
Answer: HAD

7A clue: Strange
Answer: ODD

11A clue: Item on a chain at a bank branch
Answer: PEN

How to play more Mini Crosswords

The New York Times Games section offers a large number of online games, but only some of them are free for all to play. You can play the current day's Mini Crossword for free, but you'll need a subscription to the Times Games section to play older puzzles from the archives.