NYT Mini Crossword Answers for October 1, 2024
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Wyna Liu.
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Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A O____ · 6A W____ · 7A L____ · 8A R___ · 9A T___ · 1D O__ · 2D S____ · 3D C____ · 4D A____ · 5D R____
Across
1A: One is officially called an "Academy Award of Merit"
OSCAR · more answers for this clue
6A: Aquatic mammal whose closest terrestrial relative is the hippopotamus
WHALE · more answers for this clue
7A: Charlie Brown's friend with a blanket
LINUS · more answers for this clue
8A: City founded by twin brothers, according to legend
ROME · more answers for this clue
9A: Something to cram for
TEST · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: The bird Duo in Duolingo's logo, e.g.
2D: Button-up or button-down
SHIRT · more answers for this clue
3D: Olympic racing vessel since 1936
CANOE · more answers for this clue
4D: Class reunion attendees
ALUMS · more answers for this clue
5D: Button you might need a paper clip to press on an electronic device
RESET · more answers for this clue
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OSCAR
WHALE
LINUS
ROME
TEST
FAQ
1-Across: One is officially called an "Academy Award of Merit"
OSCAR.
6-Across: Aquatic mammal whose closest terrestrial relative is the hippopotamus
WHALE.
7-Across: Charlie Brown's friend with a blanket
LINUS.
8-Across: City founded by twin brothers, according to legend
ROME.
9-Across: Something to cram for
TEST.
1-Down: The bird Duo in Duolingo's logo, e.g.
OWL.
2-Down: Button-up or button-down
SHIRT.
3-Down: Olympic racing vessel since 1936
CANOE.
4-Down: Class reunion attendees
ALUMS.
5-Down: Button you might need a paper clip to press on an electronic device
RESET.