The NY Times Mini Crossword October 17, 2026 puzzle by Sam Ezersky is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 “A book which people praise and don’t read,” per Mark Twain CLASSIC
- 8 Cheese used in lasagna RICOTTA
- 9 Two hours of free drinks at a wedding, say OPENBAR
- 10 Swanky event in a gallery ARTGALA
- 11 Uncle, in Spanish TIO
- 12 Basketball net holder RIM
- 13 B&B relative INN
- 14 ___ kwon do TAE
- 15 Number shown on a dating profile AGE
- 16 Show that The Weeknd has performed on, aptly enough SNL
Down
- 1 Zagreb’s country CROATIA
- 2 Piercing seen while puckering LIPRING
- 3 Chemical ingredient in nail polish remover ACETONE
- 4 Karaoke choice SONG
- 5 Caribbean resort island for the ultrawealthy, familiarly STBARTS
- 6 Like antipasti, manicotti and gelati ITALIAN
- 7 Gooey part of a Snickers bar CARAMEL
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