NYT Mini Crossword Answers for October 13, 2025
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 K___ · 5A N___ · 6A D____ · 7A I___ · 8A D___ · 1D K____ · 2D N____ · 3D O____ · 4D B__ · 6D D__
Across
1A: Door handle
KNOB · more answers for this clue
5A: Talking about your ex on a first date, e.g.
NONO · more answers for this clue
6A: Like some minds, martinis and money
DIRTY · more answers for this clue
7A: "Should that be the case ..."
IFSO · more answers for this clue
8A: Profound
DEEP · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Butter ___
KNIFE · more answers for this clue
2D: Like the god Tyr, for whom Tuesday is named
NORSE · more answers for this clue
3D: Winning
ONTOP · more answers for this clue
4D: Reason for blue decorations at a baby shower, perhaps
6D: Accomplished
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KNOB
NONO
DIRTY
IFSO
DEEP
FAQ
1-Across: Door handle
KNOB.
5-Across: Talking about your ex on a first date, e.g.
NONO.
6-Across: Like some minds, martinis and money
DIRTY.
7-Across: "Should that be the case ..."
IFSO.
8-Across: Profound
DEEP.
1-Down: Butter ___
KNIFE.
2-Down: Like the god Tyr, for whom Tuesday is named
NORSE.
3-Down: Winning
ONTOP.
4-Down: Reason for blue decorations at a baby shower, perhaps
BOY.
6-Down: Accomplished
DID.