NYT Mini Crossword
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October 17, 2026: 17 clues. Every answer stays hidden: open a hint first, then the answer, or a clue's own page to reveal it one letter at a time.
Clues, hints and answers (October 17, 2026)
Across
- 1. "A book which people praise and don't read," per Mark Twain7 letters, starts with CCLASSIC
- 8. Cheese used in lasagna7 letters, starts with RRICOTTA
- 9. Two hours of free drinks at a wedding, say7 letters, starts with OOPENBAR
- 10. Swanky event in a gallery7 letters, starts with AARTGALA
- 11. Uncle, in Spanish3 letters, starts with TTIO
- 12. Basketball net holder3 letters, starts with RRIM
- 13. B&B relative3 letters, starts with IINN
- 14. ___ kwon do3 letters, starts with TTAE
- 15. Number shown on a dating profile3 letters, starts with AAGE
- 16. Show that The Weeknd has performed on, aptly enough3 letters, starts with SSNL
Down
- 1. Zagreb's country7 letters, starts with CCROATIA
- 2. Piercing seen while puckering7 letters, starts with LLIPRING
- 3. Chemical ingredient in nail polish remover7 letters, starts with AACETONE
- 4. Karaoke choice4 letters, starts with SSONG
- 5. Caribbean resort island for the ultrawealthy, familiarly7 letters, starts with SSTBARTS
- 6. Like antipasti, manicotti and gelati7 letters, starts with IITALIAN
- 7. Gooey part of a Snickers bar7 letters, starts with CCARAMEL
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