Today's Mini Crossword

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Hope you remember a certain Staples ad campaign, at least, if you want to solve 9-Across. Read on if you need help solving the puzzle today.

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.

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Common parts of kids’ bedtime routinesAnswer: BATHS

6A clue: French farewellAnswer: ADIEU

7A clue: Prestigious prizeAnswer: NOBEL

8A clue: Tiny creature that feeds the world’s largest creatureAnswer: KRILL

9A clue: Word on a Staples buttonAnswer: EASY

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 14, 2026.

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Chase or Wells FargoAnswer: BANK

2D clue: Love, love, loveAnswer: ADORE

3D clue: Bone below the femurAnswer: TIBIA

4D clue: Difficult shoes to run inAnswer: HEELS

5D clue: Make dirtyAnswer: SULLY