The NY Times Mini Crossword October 4, 2025 puzzle by Sam Ezersky is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Tiered temples PAGODAS
- 8 “Journey” that a narcissist goes on EGOTRIP
- 9 What might have a glazed look? POTTERY
- 10 “We have an agreement” DEAL
- 11 Bathroom brand with bears in its commercials CHARMIN
- 14 Public image PERSONA
- 15 Boat boarded by beasts ARK
- 16 Still sealed in the container NEW
Down
- 1 Lively spirit PEP
- 2 “Once upon a time, a few mistakes ___ …” (Taylor Swift lyric) AGO
- 3 Turned to night GOTDARK
- 4 Playful river swimmers OTTERS
- 5 “Like THAT will ever happen!” DREAMON
- 6 Southwest, e.g. AIRLINE
- 7 Someone using a hidden camera or signal jammer SPY
- 11 Tax filing pro, for short CPA
- 12 She/___ HER
- 13 Folksy thumbs-down NAW
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