The NY Times Mini Crossword October 3, 2025 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 The fitting missing letters in _OOGLE MA_ _ GPS
- 4 Amtrak express train ACELA
- 6 With 2- and 5-Down, distinction for kids who finish their whole dinner CLEAN
- 7 Desires, with “after” LUSTS
- 8 Honey Nut Cheerios mascot BEE
Down
- 1 “Silly” birds GEESE
- 2 See 6-Across PLATE
- 3 Without SANS
- 4 Knee tissue that’s prone to tearing, for short ACL
- 5 See 6-Across CLUB
MINI Clues are grouped in the order they appeared in the puzzle and If the answers above do not solve a specific clue just open the clue link and it will show you all the possible solutions that we have for that clue.
I found today’s MINI frustratingly silly: not easily pursued by logic or experienced methods. rah