NYT Mini Crossword Answers for October 8, 2026
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 B__ · 4A S____ · 6A P____ · 7A A____ · 8A M__ · 1D B____ · 2D A___ · 3D R___ · 4D S___ · 5D E___
Across
1A: Old-fashioned business?
4A: Start of a tennis point
SERVE · more answers for this clue
6A: Basic bagel variety
PLAIN · more answers for this clue
7A: Like the most famous Hollywood celebrities
ALIST · more answers for this clue
8A: "Hoo-boy!"
Down
1D: It's in your head
BRAIN · more answers for this clue
2D: Car rental option
AVIS · more answers for this clue
3D: Monthly expense
RENT · more answers for this clue
4D: Many a call from an unknown number
SPAM · more answers for this clue
5D: ___ Langley, singer with the 2026 #1 hit "Choosin' Texas"
ELLA · more answers for this clue
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BAR
SERVE
PLAIN
ALIST
MAN
FAQ
1-Across: Old-fashioned business?
BAR.
4-Across: Start of a tennis point
SERVE.
6-Across: Basic bagel variety
PLAIN.
7-Across: Like the most famous Hollywood celebrities
ALIST.
8-Across: "Hoo-boy!"
MAN.
1-Down: It's in your head
BRAIN.
2-Down: Car rental option
AVIS.
3-Down: Monthly expense
RENT.
4-Down: Many a call from an unknown number
SPAM.
5-Down: ___ Langley, singer with the 2026 #1 hit "Choosin' Texas"
ELLA.