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Sunday, October 12, 2025

NYT Mini Today October 12, 2025: Complete Walkthrough with Progressive Hints

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for October 12, 2025 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Sunday, October 12, 2025

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	October 12, 2025
Grid Size	5 x 5 squares
Total Clues	20 clues
Across Clues	10 clues
Down Clues	10 clues
Average Solve Time	Under 1 minute

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

This puzzle uses a 5 by 5 grid. That means 5 boxes across and 5 boxes down.

5x5 Crossword Grid Pattern
	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5
Row 1
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
Common short words: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

Total squares in grid: 25 (5 times 5)
Average time to solve: Less than 1 minute
Best time to play: During a coffee break
Difficulty level: Made for everyone to enjoy

Across Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	25. Low-pitched jazz instruments, for short
2 Across	34. "Project Hail Mary" creatures, in brief
3 Across	74. Platoon or battalion
4 Across	18. Like
5 Across	97. Facility
6 Across	63. Carpenter's adage illustrated four times in this puzzle
7 Across	14. Cry of frustration
8 Across	122. "Uh, your point is ...?"
9 Across	37. Rock band?
10 Across	1. Common sight near the entrance of a mall

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:

1 Across: "25. Low-pitched jazz instruments, for short"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: B_______S

Answer:

Click to reveal

BARISAXES

2 Across: "34. "Project Hail Mary" creatures, in brief"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

ETS

3 Across: "74. Platoon or battalion"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'U' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: U__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

UNIT

4 Across: "18. Like"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALA

5 Across: "97. Facility"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: E__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

EASE

6 Across: "63. Carpenter's adage illustrated four times in this puzzle"

Helpful hints:

This word has 19 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: M_________________E

Answer:

Click to reveal

MEASURETWICECUTONCE

7 Across: "14. Cry of frustration"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'H'
Word pattern: A__H

Answer:

Click to reveal

ARGH

8 Across: "122. "Uh, your point is ...?""

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: Y____O

Answer:

Click to reveal

YEAHSO

9 Across: "37. Rock band?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: S__M

Answer:

Click to reveal

SEAM

10 Across: "1. Common sight near the entrance of a mall"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'P'
Another word like this: map out

Answer:

Click to reveal

MAP

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	85. "More or less"
2 Down	16. Fairy tale sibling
3 Down	69. Hot French beverage
4 Down	33. It's covered in kernels
5 Down	11. Chews (out)
6 Down	3. Freak out
7 Down	56. Camera type, for short
8 Down	26. CPR pressure points
9 Down	51. Sharply dressed
10 Down	39. Wood found in restaurant furniture

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:

1 Down: "85. "More or less""

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'H'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

ISH

2 Down: "16. Fairy tale sibling"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: G____L

Answer:

Click to reveal

GRETEL

3 Down: "69. Hot French beverage"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

THE

4 Down: "33. It's covered in kernels"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'B'
Another word like this: cobnut

Answer:

Click to reveal

COB

5 Down: "11. Chews (out)"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: R___S

Answer:

Click to reveal

REAMS

6 Down: "3. Freak out"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'C'
Word pattern: P___C

Answer:

Click to reveal

PANIC

7 Down: "56. Camera type, for short"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

SLR

8 Down: "26. CPR pressure points"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: S____A

Answer:

Click to reveal

STERNA

9 Down: "51. Sharply dressed"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'C'
Word pattern: C__C

Answer:

Click to reveal

CHIC

10 Down: "39. Wood found in restaurant furniture"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'H'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

ASH

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
Common Words: Remember these appear often: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE.

Letter Tips That Really Help

The letter E is the most common in English
Words ending in S are often plurals
If you see "___" in a clue, the answer fits those blanks exactly
Abbreviations in clues mean the answer is also abbreviated

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time	Skill Level	What It Means
Under 30 seconds	Expert	You know the puzzle patterns very well!
30-60 seconds	Advanced	Great job! You solve quickly.
1-2 minutes	Good	You're doing well. Keep practicing!
Over 2 minutes	Learning	You'll get faster with practice.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20 clues to solve
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25 squares to fill
Average Time:	Most people solve in 52 seconds
Difficulty:	A bit tricky

Common Questions About NYT Mini Crossword

When can I play the NYT Mini?

The puzzle comes out at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before. So you can play Monday's puzzle starting Sunday at 10 PM.

How fast should I be able to solve it?

Most people solve the Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!

Do I need to pay to play?

No! The NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Mini solver?

Good Mini solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!

Are the puzzles harder on certain days?

Unlike the big NYT crossword, the Mini stays about the same difficulty every day. Sometimes Saturday might be a tiny bit harder.

Thursday, September 5, 2024

NYT 0905 Thur Sep 05, 2024 Crossword Clues with Answers Hints

Across Clues :

1. Domains, 6. Result of a bad investment, 10. Hollywood, with "the", 13. Aptly named novelist Charles, 14. Like the secretary of commerce, in the U.S. presidential line of succession, 15. "To" words, 16. Tried getting on a Jumbotron, say, 18. Unit equivalent to 16.5 feet, 19. Spacecraft name since the 1960s, 20. Fund, as a 401(k), 22. Inverse trig function, 24. Approaching empty, 25. Loud, in a way, 26. The Raptors, on scoreboards, 27. Enjoyed some cozy reading, 30. Natural treatment for insect bites, 32. Aetna alternative, 33. "Easy there, Fido!", 36. Paperless means of entry, 40. Spanish city on the Costa del Sol, 42. High-fat diet, 43. Attacked imaginary enemies, in an idiom, 48. Debtor's letters, 49. Big name in bubbly, 50. "1" for the set {1, 2, 3}, in brief, 51. "Au contraire!", 53. Kids' toy that comes in a can, 55. Like home devices with advanced capabilities, 56. Polite address, 57. Made money dishonestly, 61. What a high-altitude balloon might be mistaken for, 62. What Comic Sans is "sans", 63. Crane lookalike, 64. Corral, 65. Peer group?, 66. Famous '50s flop

Down Clues :

1. Museum of Bad ___ (Boston attraction), 2. Vintage car inits., 3. Swallows one's pride, 4. Arranged temporarily, 5. "Peace", 6. Moon lander acronym, 7. Dinner with minimal cleanup, 8. Scarecrow topper, perhaps, 9. Horse-drawn carriage, 10. Island that's home to most of the world's wild orangutans, 11. "Ditto!", 12. Equine hybrid with striped legs, 14. Looney Tunes nickname, 17. Brink, 21. Where overflow stock might be kept, 22. Slightly, 23. Hershey candy wrapped in gold foil, 24. "The Three-Body Problem" author ___ Cixin, 28. "What do you even need me for?", 29. Singer DiFranco, 31. Ill will, 34. Interdict, 35. Like the Rockefellers, Roosevelts and Rothschilds, 37. Fannies, 38. ___ mess (English dessert), 39. Trumpet, 41. National spirit of England, 43. Excites, 44. "L'chaim!", 45. Annoy over time, 46. The long way there?, 47. Noted facial feature of Einstein, informally, 52. Really put off, 54. Vaccine shot, e.g., 55. Letters on some lotion bottles, 58. Member of the fam, 59. Nail holder, 60. Show commemorating its 50th season in 2024, in brief

Sep 05, 2024 Crossword Clues with Answers Hints

Break down the NYT Crosswords: September 05, 2024

Let's go into the puzzle, starting with the across clues and answers, followed by the down clues and answers.

Across Clues with Answers:

The clue is 1. Domains. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: AREAS

Possible Answer : surface_area, expanse, area, region, country, arena, orbit, domain, field, sphere

The clue is 6. Result of a bad investment. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: LOSS

Possible Answer : release, loss, deprivation, personnel_casualty, going, exit, red, departure, passing, expiration, red_ink
Possible Opposite Answer : gain

The clue is 10. Hollywood, with "the". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: BIZ

Possible Answer : game, biz

The clue is 13. Aptly named novelist Charles. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: READE

The clue is 14. Like the secretary of commerce, in the U.S. presidential line of succession. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: TENTH

Possible Answer : 10th, tenth_part, ten_percent, one-tenth, tenth

The clue is 15. "To" words. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: ODE

Possible Answer : ode

The clue is 16. Tried getting on a Jumbotron, say. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

The answer: TOTHECAMERA

The clue is 18. Unit equivalent to 16.5 feet. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: ROD

Possible Answer : pole, retinal_rod, gat, rod, rod_cell, perch

The clue is 19. Spacecraft name since the 1960s. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: SOYUZ

The clue is 20. Fund, as a 401(k). Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

The answer: PAYINTO

The clue is 22. Inverse trig function. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: ARCCOS

Possible Answer : arccosine, inverse_cosine, arccos, arc_cosine

The clue is 24. Approaching empty. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: LOW

Possible Answer : blue, lowly, scummy, Low, dispirited, downcast, down, abject, depleted, moo, broken, miserable, David_Low, gloomy, grim, downhearted, humiliated, low-toned, down_in_the_mouth, crushed, low, low-pitched, small, first, scurvy, Sir_David_Alexander_Cecil_Low, low_gear, depression, low-spirited, humbled, Sir_David_Low, low-down, modest, first_gear, depressed, humble
Possible Opposite Answer : high

The clue is 25. Loud, in a way. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: NEON

Possible Answer : atomic_number_10, neon, Ne

The clue is 26. The Raptors, on scoreboards. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: TOR

Possible Answer : tor

The clue is 27. Enjoyed some cozy reading. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

The answer: UPWITHABOOK

The clue is 30. Natural treatment for insect bites. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ALOE

Possible Answer : aloe

The clue is 32. Aetna alternative. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: HUMANA

The clue is 33. "Easy there, Fido!". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

The answer: DOWNBOY

The clue is 36. Paperless means of entry. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

The answer: ETICKET

The clue is 40. Spanish city on the Costa del Sol. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: MALAGA

Possible Answer : Malaga

The clue is 42. High-fat diet. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: KETO

The clue is 43. Attacked imaginary enemies, in an idiom. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

The answer: ATWINDMILLS

The clue is 48. Debtor's letters. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: IOU

Possible Answer : IOU

The clue is 49. Big name in bubbly. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: MOET

The clue is 50. "1" for the set {1, 2, 3}, in brief. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: MIN

Possible Answer : min, Min, Fukkianese, Amoy, Hokkianese, Min_dialect, Taiwanese, minute, Fukien

The clue is 51. "Au contraire!". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: ITISNT

The clue is 53. Kids' toy that comes in a can. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

The answer: PLAYDOH

The clue is 55. Like home devices with advanced capabilities. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: SMART

Possible Answer : impertinent, smartness, wise, impudent, smart, ache, overbold, saucy, smarting, chic, sassy, fresh, hurt, voguish, bright
Possible Opposite Answer : stupid

The clue is 56. Polite address. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: SIR

Possible Answer : sir, Sir

The clue is 57. Made money dishonestly. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

The answer: ONESPOCKETS

The clue is 61. What a high-altitude balloon might be mistaken for. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: UFO

Possible Answer : flying_saucer, unidentified_flying_object, UFO

The clue is 62. What Comic Sans is "sans". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: SERIF

Possible Answer : serif, seriph

The clue is 63. Crane lookalike. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: HERON

Possible Answer : Heron, heron, Hero, Hero_of_Alexandria

The clue is 64. Corral. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: PEN

Possible Answer : penitentiary, pen, indite, compose, playpen, write

The clue is 65. Peer group?. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: EYES

Possible Answer : eyes, middle, optic, eye, center, heart, oculus, eyeball, centre

The clue is 66. Famous '50s flop. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: EDSEL

Down Clues and Answers:

The clue is 1. Museum of Bad ___ (Boston attraction). Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: ART

Possible Answer: art, artistic_creation, artistic_production, artistry, artwork, fine_art, nontextual_matter, prowess, graphics
The clue is 2. Vintage car inits.. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: REO
The clue is 3. Swallows one's pride. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

The answer: EATSCROW
The clue is 4. Arranged temporarily. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: ADHOC
The clue is 5. "Peace". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: SEEYOU
The clue is 6. Moon lander acronym. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: LEM

Possible Answer: lunar_module, LEM, lunar_excursion_module
The clue is 7. Dinner with minimal cleanup. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

The answer: ONEPOTMEAL
The clue is 8. Scarecrow topper, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

The answer: STRAWHAT
The clue is 9. Horse-drawn carriage. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: SHAY

Possible Answer: shay, chaise
The clue is 10. Island that's home to most of the world's wild orangutans. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: BORNEO

Possible Answer: Kalimantan, Borneo
The clue is 11. "Ditto!". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: IDOTOO
The clue is 12. Equine hybrid with striped legs. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: ZEDONK
The clue is 14. Looney Tunes nickname. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: TAZ
The clue is 17. Brink. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: CUSP

Possible Answer: leaflet, cusp
The clue is 21. Where overflow stock might be kept. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: INBACK
The clue is 22. Slightly. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ATAD
The clue is 23. Hershey candy wrapped in gold foil. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ROLO
The clue is 24. "The Three-Body Problem" author ___ Cixin. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: LIU
The clue is 28. "What do you even need me for?". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

The answer: WHYAMIHERE
The clue is 29. Singer DiFranco. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: ANI

Possible Answer: ani
The clue is 31. Ill will. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: ENMITY

Possible Answer: enmity, hostility, ill_will, antagonism
The clue is 34. Interdict. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: BAN

Possible Answer: prohibition, cast_out, proscription, Bachelor_of_Arts_in_Nursing, ostracise, forbidding, ban, blackball, ostracize, banning, shun, BAN, banish, censor, forbiddance
The clue is 35. Like the Rockefellers, Roosevelts and Rothschilds. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

The answer: OLDMONEY
The clue is 37. Fannies. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

The answer: KEISTERS

Possible Answer: prat, tail_end, fundament, tush, bottom, arse, butt, ass, can, tooshie, fanny, bum, stern, behind, rear_end, posterior, keister, rear, tail, derriere, hind_end, buttocks, seat, backside, buns, hindquarters, nates, rump
The clue is 38. ___ mess (English dessert). Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ETON
The clue is 39. Trumpet. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: TOUT

Possible Answer: gasconade, boast, brag, ticket_tout, vaunt, bluster, shoot_a_line, tout, swash, tipster, blow, gas, touter
The clue is 41. National spirit of England. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: GIN

Possible Answer: gin_rummy, gin, cotton_gin, noose, snare, knock_rummy
The clue is 43. Excites. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: AMPSUP
The clue is 44. "L'chaim!". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: TOLIFE
The clue is 45. Annoy over time. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: WEARON
The clue is 46. The long way there?. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: LIMO

Possible Answer: limo, limousine
The clue is 47. Noted facial feature of Einstein, informally. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: STACHE
The clue is 52. Really put off. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: IRKED

Possible Answer: gall, irk
The clue is 54. Vaccine shot, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: DOSE

Possible Answer: venereal_infection, sexually_transmitted_disease, loony_toons, Lucy_in_the_sky_with_diamonds, Elvis, venereal_disease, Zen, drug, Cupid's_disease, dose, acid, dosage, superman, STD, back_breaker, Venus's_curse, pane, window_pane, battery-acid, social_disease, dot, VD, Cupid's_itch
The clue is 55. Letters on some lotion bottles. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: SPF

Possible Answer: sun_protection_factor, SPF
The clue is 58. Member of the fam. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: SIS

Possible Answer: Systeme_International, International_System_of_Units, sis, ti, SI_unit, silicon, SI, te, Si, sister, SI_system, Systeme_International_d'Unites, si, atomic_number_14, International_System
Possible Opposite Answer : brother
The clue is 59. Nail holder. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: TOE

Possible Answer: toe, toenail
The clue is 60. Show commemorating its 50th season in 2024, in brief. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: SNL

Sunday, October 12, 2025

All NYT Across Clues October 12, 2025 - 57 Horizontal Answers with Hints

NYT Across Today October 12, 2025: Complete Horizontal Clues Walkthrough

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 57 Across clues. We have all the horizontal answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

About Today's Across Clues

NYT Across clues solutions for October 12, 2025 — NYT Across Clues - Sunday, October 12, 2025

Across Clues Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	October 12, 2025
Day of Week	Sunday
Total Across Clues	57 clues
Direction	Horizontal (Left to Right)
Difficulty	Medium

All Across Clues - Complete List

Here are all 57 Across clues for today's puzzle. These go horizontally from left to right.

Complete Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	1. Common sight near the entrance of a mall
2 Across	4. Words that might precede "Out, darned Spot!"?
3 Across	10. Gives some heat, say
4 Across	14. Cry of frustration
5 Across	18. Like
6 Across	19. Blew out
7 Across	21. Sound from a horn
8 Across	22. Bull in a Chihuahua shop
9 Across	23. Boast accompanying an evil laugh [120 sec.]
10 Across	25. Low-pitched jazz instruments, for short
11 Across	27. Angler's lure
12 Across	28. Words on a juice carton
13 Across	30. What many monks and yogis are
14 Across	34. "Project Hail Mary" creatures, in brief
15 Across	35. Director Rob
16 Across	36. Lampshade-shaped candy piece
17 Across	37. Rock band?
18 Across	40. Tidbits
19 Across	41. Licorice-flavored vegetables [32 oz.]
20 Across	45. Faint
21 Across	47. "Please. It's my ___"
22 Across	48. Letter opener?
23 Across	54. Young girl in Scotland
24 Across	57. Rumspringas in Amish communities, e.g.
25 Across	58. Greeting on Talk Like a Pirate Day
26 Across	59. Word with straw or exit
27 Across	60. Writer Silverstein
28 Across	62. Like a certain cartoon coyote, you might say
29 Across	63. Carpenter's adage illustrated four times in this puzzle
30 Across	71. Song in a book of songs
31 Across	72. Chance
32 Across	73. Biohazard regulator, in brief
33 Across	74. Platoon or battalion
34 Across	75. "The Facts of Life" girl
35 Across	78. Aerodynamic quality
36 Across	83. Scientist who spent his last years under house arrest [8 qt.]
37 Across	87. Plug, as water
38 Across	88. Tech giant based in Santa Clara, Calif.
39 Across	89. Observe the expected formalities
40 Across	92. Nays
41 Across	96. Job requirements for top research positions, in brief
42 Across	97. Facility
43 Across	98. Leveled
44 Across	99. Put on
45 Across	101. Buddhist riddles
46 Across	105. Split something equally [24 in.]
47 Across	110. Creature that can leap more than 150 times its own body length (!)
48 Across	111. Lamborghinis, to some
49 Across	112. Waving the white flag, so to speak
50 Across	116. Citrus drinks
51 Across	117. Rock's Nirvana, for one
52 Across	118. When mating typically occurs
53 Across	119. Org. that collaborates with MADD
54 Across	120. Quirky sort
55 Across	121. John, across the pond
56 Across	122. "Uh, your point is ...?"
57 Across	123. Sweets

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