NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 3. October, 2026
The Mini #24565 for Saturday, October 3, 2026 is a 7x7 grid with 14 clues (7 Across, 7 Down), starting with 1-Across: “R.N.'s co-workers”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Piles upon piles (5 letters)
6 Across: Alternative to body wash (7 letters)
8 Across: O in a tee? (7 letters)
9 Across: Exercise expert (7 letters)
10 Across: "Oof ... that's not good" (5 letters)
11 Across: "I see what you ___ there" (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Half woman, half fish (7 letters)
2 Down: West African shirt (7 letters)
3 Down: Cuddled closely (7 letters)
4 Down: William's brother in the British monarchy (5 letters)
5 Down: Register ring-ups (5 letters)
6 Down: Crack of the ___ (ballpark sound) (3 letters)
7 Down: The "p" of m.p.h. (3 letters)
How NYT Mini Crossword Works
The NYT Mini Crossword is a bite-sized daily puzzle created by Joel Fagliano. Unlike the standard 15x15 daily crossword, the Mini uses a compact grid — usually 5x5, sometimes larger on Saturdays — designed to be solved in a few minutes. Today's Mini is 7x7 with 14 clues, and its longest answer is 7 letters.
- Across & Down Clues are divided into horizontal (Across) and vertical (Down) directions with numbers matching grid coordinates.
- Progressive Hints Use Hint 1 for a descriptive nudge or Hint 2 for starting and ending letter bounds before using full reveals.
- Daily Reset New Mini puzzles drop daily at 10:00 PM EST on weekdays/Saturdays and 6:00 PM EST on Sundays.
NYT Mini FAQ for October 3, 2026
How many clues are in the October 3, 2026 NYT Mini crossword?
The Mini (#24565, 2026-10-03) has 14 clues — 7 Across and 7 Down.
What size is the October 3, 2026 Mini grid?
A 7x7 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
7 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.