Introduction

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Today’s is the longest one of the week, so we provide all the answers.

The Mini Crossword is a nice break from the tougher puzzles, and it takes only a fraction of the time of the vaunted, regular New York Times Crossword puzzle.

Across Clues

1A clue: World Series org.Answer: MLB

4A clue: Toyota hybridAnswer: PRIUS

6A clue: Person who hoards random objectsAnswer: PACKRAT

8A clue: Southern city where Coca-Cola, Delta and Home Depot are all headquarteredAnswer: ATLANTA

9A clue: Landmark Chicago sculpture, informallyAnswer: THEBEAN

10A clue: High in sodiumAnswer: SALTY

11A clue: ___ worthAnswer: NET

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 24, 2026.

Down Clues

1D clue: Commercial mascot with a bald head and golden earringAnswer: MRCLEAN

2D clue: Charming and friendlyAnswer: LIKABLE

3D clue: Carol of old TVAnswer: BURNETT

4D clue: Hiking trailsAnswer: PATHS

5D clue: Meat-on-a-stick dish in Southeast AsiaAnswer: SATAY

6D clue: Reassuring touchAnswer: PAT

7D clue: Camel-coloredAnswer: TAN