Introduction
The New York Times Mini Crossword offers a quick daily mental exercise, providing a shorter, more accessible alternative to the main New York Times Crossword puzzle. CNET regularly publishes solutions for various NYT puzzles, including the Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections, and Strands.
If you're tackling today's Mini Crossword and need a little assistance, this guide provides all the answers for the October 6 puzzle. The clues touch on topics ranging from animated films to NFL football and college basketball.
Across Clues and Answers
1A clue: “Cut it out!” Answer: STOP
5A clue: They created “Up,” “Onward” and “Inside Out” Answer: PIXAR
7A clue: ___ Eight (tournament round) Answer: ELITE
8A clue: Flatscreen product that might be “4K UHD” Answer: LEDTV
9A clue: N.F.L. tight end McBride Answer: TREY
Down Clues and Answers
1D clue: Variety of wheat in a grain bowl Answer: SPELT
2D clue: Bathroom floor installer Answer: TILER
3D clue: Di- follower in CO2 Answer: OXIDE
4D clue: Hamburger unit Answer: PATTY
6D clue: Make “Vroom!,” as an engine Answer: REV
