NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 10. October, 2026
The Mini #24454 for Saturday, October 10, 2026 is a 7x7 grid with 16 clues (8 Across, 8 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Poker game entry fee”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: Multi-story temple (6 letters)
7 Across: Bird that can survive temperatures of -60 C° (7 letters)
8 Across: Really awesome (3 letters)
9 Across: ___ Burgundy, hotshot anchorman in "Anchorman" (3 letters)
10 Across: Science class that really gets under your skin? (7 letters)
12 Across: Loose-fitting garments of ancient Greece (6 letters)
13 Across: Orderly pile (5 letters)
Down
1 Down: Piece of cloth tied around the head (7 letters)
2 Down: Brand with fleece-lined boots (3 letters)
3 Down: "Nice job, dude!" (7 letters)
4 Down: "Good egg" and "bad apple" (6 letters)
5 Down: Caretaker for small kids (5 letters)
6 Down: Tiny bit of packing material (6 letters)
7 Down: Utter fools, to a Brit (5 letters)
11 Down: ___-tac-toe (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 16 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 10, 2026
How many clues are in the October 10, 2026 NYT Mini crossword?
The Mini (#24454, 2026-10-10) has 16 clues — 8 Across and 8 Down.
What size is the October 10, 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.