The NY Times Mini Crossword October 22, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Go across SPAN
- 5 Political staffer AIDE
- 6 “Stand clear of the closing ___, please” (iconic N.Y.C. subway announcement) DOORS
- 8 Hairstyle secured with pins, maybe UPDO
- 9 Greek river of the underworld STYX
Down
- 1 Feeling down SAD
- 2 Devout PIOUS
- 3 Get from the pound ADOPT
- 4 Excelling at trivia, say NERDY
- 7 “Red” or “White” team SOX
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