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Complete NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle for October 16, 2025.
Mini across signal and answer
1A Clue: Red or white, but not blue
Answer: Wine
5A Clue: Island country whose culture greatly inspired “Moana.”
Answer: Samoa
6A Clue: Garlic ___ (pizzeria appetizer)
Answer: KNOTS
7A Clue: Small coastal waterway
Answer: Inlet
8A Clue: Protective football gear
Answer: PADS
Mini Down Clues and Answers
1D Clue: “___ bet?”
Answer: Wanna
2D Clue: Comment after not getting a modern reference
Answer: IMOLD
3D Clues: Movie Studio Feedback for a Director
Answer: Notes
4D Clue: 3 o’clock, directionally
Answer: East
5D Clue: Press the button to avoid a YouTube ad
Answer: Skip it