Need the answers for today's NYT Mini Crossword?
Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It’s not too tough, but it will help if you know your NFL teams and your classic cartoons. Read on if you need help solving the puzzle today.
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.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Move through the air, as a smell
Answer: WAFT
5A clue: “Aladdin” character with the line “Phenomenal cosmic powers! Itty-bitty living space”
Answer: GENIE
6A clue: Baltimore N.F.L. player
Answer: RAVEN
7A clue: Wicked
Answer: EVIL
8A clue: Fuse, as pieces of metal
Answer: WELD
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 19, 2026.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 19, 2026. NYT/Screenshot by CNET
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Use a loom
Answer: WEAVE
2D clue: Metal block falling on Wile E. Coyote’s head
Answer: ANVIL
3D clue: Scientist’s area of study
Answer: FIELD
4D clue: Number of clues in this puzzle
Answer: TEN
5D clue: Sprouted
Answer: GREW