Introduction

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Today’s includes two musical genres, so music fans might hit the right note. Read on for 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: Music genre for Joni Mitchell or Woody GuthrieAnswer: FOLK

5A clue: Flood embankmentAnswer: LEVEE

6A clue: That is to say …”Answer: IMEAN

7A clue: Music genre with the same first and last letters as 1-AcrossAnswer: FUNK

8A clue: Hosp. areas that are usually on the ground floorAnswer: ERS

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 25, 2026.

Down Clues

1D clue: Strongest bone in the human bodyAnswer: FEMUR

2D clue: Array in a culinary classroomAnswer: OVENS

3D clue: Plumbing problemAnswer: LEAK

4D clue: He’s a doll!Answer: KEN

5D clue: Magazine whose cover featured Elizabeth Taylor a record 14 timesAnswer: LIFE