The NY Times Mini Crossword October 2, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Finger covering after eating Cheetos DUST
- 5 “That’s amazing!” OHWOW
- 7 First country to use paper money, way back in the 7th century CHINA
- 8 Extremely, extra, very SUPER
- 9 Where “You Are,” on a mall map HERE
Down
- 1 Google ___ DOCS
- 2 “Yup, yup, yup” UHHUH
- 3 Dating app action SWIPE
- 4 Printer powder TONER
- 6 Suffix with silver or glass WARE
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