If you're seeking the latest Mini Crossword answers, this guide provides daily solutions and hints for the popular New York Times puzzle. The Mini Crossword offers a quick and enjoyable mental break compared to its more challenging full-sized counterpart.

Need some assistance with today's Mini Crossword? The October 5 puzzle includes a few challenging clues, though a basic understanding of nutrition might help with 6-Across. Continue reading for the full solutions.

Mini Crossword Across Clues and Answers

1A clue: Baby bearAnswer: CUB

4A clue: Goes down in defeatAnswer: LOSES

6A clue: ___-3 fatty acids, nutritious compounds found in salmonAnswer: OMEGA

7A clue: Tech service with folders like “Sent,” “Starred” and “Snoozed”Answer: GMAIL

8A clue: Total angelAnswer: SAINT

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 5, 2026.

Mini Crossword Down Clues and Answers

1D clue: Semicolon without the dotAnswer: COMMA

2D clue: Ask a question to Claude, e.g.Answer: USEAI

3D clue: StartAnswer: BEGIN

4D clue: Fuel for a campfireAnswer: LOGS

5D clue: Predominant taste of anchoviesAnswer: SALT