NYT Mini Crossword Answers for October 13, 2023
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Joel Fagliano.
No spoilers until you tap Reveal.
Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A O____ · 6A A____ · 7A K____ · 8A C__ · 9A K__ · 1D O__ · 2D B____ · 3D A____ · 4D M____ · 5D A__
Across
1A: McCain's opponent in 2008
OBAMA · more answers for this clue
6A: Backstreet
ALLEY · more answers for this clue
7A: Supreme Court justice Elena
KAGAN · more answers for this clue
8A: See 2-Down
CAT ·
9A: Part of a piano
Down
1D: Wood used for wine barrels
2D: With 8-Across, unlucky thing to cross your path, it's said
BLACK ·
3D: Pond scum
ALGAE · more answers for this clue
4D: Substantial, as an acting role
MEATY · more answers for this clue
5D: Author Rand
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OBAMA
ALLEY
KAGAN
CAT
KEY
FAQ
1-Across: McCain's opponent in 2008
OBAMA.
6-Across: Backstreet
ALLEY.
7-Across: Supreme Court justice Elena
KAGAN.
8-Across: See 2-Down
CAT.
9-Across: Part of a piano
KEY.
1-Down: Wood used for wine barrels
OAK.
2-Down: With 8-Across, unlucky thing to cross your path, it's said
BLACK.
3-Down: Pond scum
ALGAE.
4-Down: Substantial, as an acting role
MEATY.
5-Down: Author Rand
AYN.