NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 17. October, 2026
The Mini #24607 for Saturday, October 17, 2026 is a 7x7 grid with 17 clues (10 Across, 7 Down), starting with 1-Across: “"A book which people praise and don't read," per Mark Twain”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
8 Across: Cheese used in lasagna (7 letters)
9 Across: Two hours of free drinks at a wedding, say (7 letters)
10 Across: Swanky event in a gallery (7 letters)
11 Across: Uncle, in Spanish (3 letters)
12 Across: Basketball net holder (3 letters)
13 Across: B&B relative (3 letters)
14 Across: ___ kwon do (3 letters)
15 Across: Number shown on a dating profile (3 letters)
16 Across: Show that The Weeknd has performed on, aptly enough (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Zagreb's country (7 letters)
2 Down: Piercing seen while puckering (7 letters)
3 Down: Chemical ingredient in nail polish remover (7 letters)
4 Down: Karaoke choice (4 letters)
5 Down: Caribbean resort island for the ultrawealthy, familiarly (7 letters)
6 Down: Like antipasti, manicotti and gelati (7 letters)
7 Down: Gooey part of a Snickers bar (7 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 17 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 17, 2026
How many clues are in the October 17, 2026 NYT Mini crossword?
The Mini (#24607, 2026-10-17) has 17 clues — 10 Across and 7 Down.
What size is the October 17, 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.