NYT Mini Crossword Answers for October 19, 2025
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Christina Iverson.
No spoilers until you tap Reveal.
Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A G__ · 4A U____ · 7A T____ · 8A S____ · 9A E__ · 1D G___ · 2D A___ · 3D G____ · 5D U___ · 6D P___
Across
1A: [Gross!]
4A: Finish off, as a tube of toothpaste
USEUP · more answers for this clue
7A: Argentine dance style
TANGO · more answers for this clue
8A: Dish : dirt :: ___ : tea
SPILL · more answers for this clue
9A: The "E" of REM
Down
1D: 2023 Olivia Rodrigo album with the hit single "Bad Idea Right?"
GUTS · more answers for this clue
2D: "Right away!"
ASAP · more answers for this clue
3D: Disney role for Robin Williams or Will Smith
GENIE · more answers for this clue
5D: Like a Christmas sweater, perhaps
UGLY · more answers for this clue
6D: Festivus centerpiece
POLE · more answers for this clue
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GAG
USEUP
TANGO
SPILL
EYE
FAQ
1-Across: [Gross!]
GAG.
4-Across: Finish off, as a tube of toothpaste
USEUP.
7-Across: Argentine dance style
TANGO.
8-Across: Dish : dirt :: ___ : tea
SPILL.
9-Across: The "E" of REM
EYE.
1-Down: 2023 Olivia Rodrigo album with the hit single "Bad Idea Right?"
GUTS.
2-Down: "Right away!"
ASAP.
3-Down: Disney role for Robin Williams or Will Smith
GENIE.
5-Down: Like a Christmas sweater, perhaps
UGLY.
6-Down: Festivus centerpiece
POLE.