The NY Times Mini Crossword October 12, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Dot on a domino PIP
- 4 Person you secretly like CRUSH
- 6 Like the taste of many I.P.A.s HOPPY
- 7 Awards named for a cable sports channel ESPYS
- 8 Tina of “Mean Girls” FEY
Down
- 1 A little doodle, for example PUPPY
- 2 Game words before “… with my little eye” ISPY
- 3 The “P” of P.E.: Abbr. PHYS
- 4 One who’s skilled with a skillet CHEF
- 5 Valentine’s Day flower ROSE
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