Answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword are just ahead.

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Before we get to today’s NYT Mini crossword hints, clues and answers, here are Sunday’s:

ForbesNYT Mini Hints Today: Extra Clues, Answers For Sunday, October 5By Kris Holt

Wondering what word is announced before sharing a bit of trivia? Not sure what Will stars in The Four Seasons and MacGruber? Don’t worry, because I’m here to help you with extra hints and the answers for today’s NYT Mini crossword.

The NYT Mini is a quick version of the newspaper’s larger, long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five Mini grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.

Unfortunately, the New York Times has now made the Mini available only to subscribers. It was previously free to play. You’ll also need an NYT Games subscription to access previous puzzles in the archives.

Here are extra hints and the official NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers for Monday, October 6:

Spoilers lie ahead, so remember to scroll slowly:

NYT Mini Crossword Hints

NYT Mini Across Hints

1 Across: A sliver of objectively true information

5 Across: The kind of energy the Sun emits

6 Across: Fight with words

7 Across: Track prey

8 Across: ___ and ye shall find

NYT Mini Down Hints

1 Down: A field of expertise

2 Down: Pond life and fish tank buildup

3 Down: Used to fill gaps between tiles

4 Down: A long walk

5 Down: Impertinence with words

NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers

NYT Mini Across Answers

1 Across: Word announced before sharing a bit of trivia – FACT

5 Across: Renewable energy option – SOLAR

6 Across: Make a case (for) – ARGUE

7 Across: Edible part of rhubarb – STALK

8 Across: Look for hiders – SEEK

NYT Mini Down Answers

1 Down: Actor Will of The Four Seasons and MacGruber – FORTE

2 Down: Scummy stuff – ALGAE

3 Down: Waterproof window sealant – CAULK

4 Down: Arduous journey – TREK

5 Down: “Don’t ___ me!” (“Watch your attitude!”) – SASS

It took me 0:35 to complete today’s NYT Mini.

See you tomorrow for more NYT Mini fun!

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