NYT Mini Crossword · Answers

NYT Mini Crossword answers for Tuesday, October 6, 2026

5x5 grid · Show any single answer, or the full grid at the bottom

A Tuesday 5x5 by Sam Ezersky: a Pixar row through the middle, an elite eight and a flatscreen under it, and a grain of spelt running down the left edge. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. "Cut it out!"
STOP
5. They created "Up," "Onward" and "Inside Out"
PIXAR
7. ___ Eight (tournament round)
ELITE
8. Flatscreen product that might be "4K UHD"
LEDTV
9. N.F.L. tight end McBride
TREY

Down

1. Variety of wheat in a grain bowl
SPELT
2. Bathroom floor installer
TILER
3. Di- follower in CO2
OXIDE
4. Hamburger unit
PATTY
6. Make "Vroom!," as an engine
REV

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: STOP · PIXAR · ELITE · LEDTV · TREY
Down: SPELT · TILER · OXIDE · PATTY · REV

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