NYT Mini Crossword · Answers

NYT Mini Crossword answers for Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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

A Tuesday 5x5 by Wyna Liu: a pet that might have a litter up top, a Nile capital and an expansive adjective in the middle rows, and a garlicky condiment running down the side. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. One might have a litter ... or use it
CAT
4. Capital on the Nile
CAIRO
6. Expansive
BROAD
7. Spelling Bee rank between "Good" and "Nice"
SOLID
8. Overhead storage on an airplane
BIN

Down

1. Tree that yields a chocolate substitute
CAROB
2. Garlicky condiment
AIOLI
3. Subway vehicle
TRAIN
4. Network with an eye logo
CBS
5. Word before job or duck
ODD

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: CAT · CAIRO · BROAD · SOLID · BIN
Down: CAROB · AIOLI · TRAIN · CBS · ODD

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