NYT Mini Crossword Answers – Thursday, 16 October 2025

All clues & entries for Thursday’s NYT Mini — swift reference.

Across

1
Red or white, but not blue
Across · 4 letters
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5
Island country whose culture inspired much of "Moana"
Across · 5 letters
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6
Garlic ___ (pizzeria appetizer)
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7
Small coastal waterway
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8
Protective football gear
Across · 4 letters
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Down

1
"___ bet?"
Down · 5 letters
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2
Remark after not getting a modern reference
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3
Movie studio's feedback for a director
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4
3 o'clock, directionally
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5
Button pressed to escape a YouTube ad
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This page contains all clues and answers for the NYT Mini crossword published on Thursday, 16 October 2025. The NYT Mini is a short-form daily puzzle designed for quick solving, featuring a compact grid and straightforward clues.

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