The New York Times Mini Crossword for October 18th has been solved. For those seeking assistance with today’s puzzle, as well as daily solutions for Wordle, Strands, and Connections (including the Sports Edition), the answers are provided below.
This edition includes a mix of common knowledge and wordplay, with clues ranging from pop culture to general trivia. If you’re looking for additional tips on how to tackle the Mini Crossword, resources are available online to improve your solving speed and accuracy.
Here’s a breakdown of the clues and their corresponding answers:
Across Clues & Answers
- 1A: Class for dummies? – CPR
- 4A: Fuzzy boot brand – UGG
- 7A: Metal sought by a miner – ORE
- 8A: T.S.A. ___Check – PRE
- 9A: Me, in Marseilles – MOI
- 10A: “The Da Vinci Code” author Brown – DAN
- 11A: Fan base of a major K-pop supergroup – BTSARMY
- 13A: The world’s fastest-growing religion, with nearly 350 million new observers in the past decade – ISLAM
- 14A: Like a thick winter jacket, say – PUFFY
- 15A: Ticketmaster purchases – SEATS
Down Clues & Answers
- 1D: Tool in a grooming kit – COMB
- 2D: Helpful nuggets from experts – PROTIPS
- 3D: Publish again, as a magazine edition – REISSUE
- 4D: Skyward gust of air – UPDRAFT
- 5D: Record of the Year and Best New Artist – GRAMMYS
- 6D: Millennials’ cohort, informally – GENY
The Mini Crossword continues to be a popular daily challenge, offering a quick mental exercise for puzzle enthusiasts. Solutions like these are available online for those who prefer a helping hand.
