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Today's New York Times Mini Crossword Clues and Answers

October 17, 2026: 17 clues. Each answer stays hidden until you ask for a hint or the answer; every clue has its own page.

Clues and answers (October 17, 2026)

Across

  1. 1. "A book which people praise and don't read," per Mark Twain
  2. 8. Cheese used in lasagna
  3. 9. Two hours of free drinks at a wedding, say
  4. 10. Swanky event in a gallery
  5. 11. Uncle, in Spanish
  6. 12. Basketball net holder
  7. 13. B&B relative
  8. 14. ___ kwon do
  9. 15. Number shown on a dating profile
  10. 16. Show that The Weeknd has performed on, aptly enough

Down

  1. 1. Zagreb's country
  2. 2. Piercing seen while puckering
  3. 3. Chemical ingredient in nail polish remover
  4. 4. Karaoke choice
  5. 5. Caribbean resort island for the ultrawealthy, familiarly
  6. 6. Like antipasti, manicotti and gelati
  7. 7. Gooey part of a Snickers bar

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