The NY Times Mini Crossword October 27, 2025 puzzle by Sam Ezersky is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 “Soooo cute!” reactions AWS
- 4 ___ mode (battery-saving state) SLEEP
- 6 Africa’s largest capital city CAIRO
- 7 Bicker, bicker, bicker ARGUE
- 8 Close-mouthed sound of agreement MMHMM
Down
- 1 Reason to suddenly bolt awake ALARM
- 2 Put on a scale WEIGH
- 3 Skin-care product dispensed with a dropper SERUM
- 4 Total rip-off SCAM
- 5 “The Raven” or “The Road Not Taken” POEM
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