NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 18. October, 2026
The Mini #24632 for Sunday, October 18, 2026 is a 5x5 grid with 10 clues (5 Across, 5 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Harmless lie”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Hard guy to find in a crowd?
6 Across: Milan's land
7 Across: Facial features missing from most emojis
8 Across: Texter's "Wow ... just wow"
Down
1 Down: News ___
2 Down: Not doing anything
3 Down: They're "back in town," in a 1970s rock hit
4 Down: Comes in first
5 Down: Tiny thing to split
How NYT Mini Crossword Works
The NYT Mini Crossword is a bite-sized daily puzzle created by Joel Fagliano. Unlike the standard 15x15 daily crossword, the Mini features a compact 5x5 grid designed to be solved in under two minutes.
- Across & Down Clues are divided into horizontal (Across) and vertical (Down) directions with numbers matching grid coordinates.
- Progressive Hints Use Hint 1 for a descriptive nudge or Hint 2 for starting and ending letter bounds before using full reveals.
- Daily Reset New Mini puzzles drop daily at 10:00 PM EST on weekdays/Saturdays and 6:00 PM EST on Sundays.
Today's NYT Mini FAQ
How many clues are in today's NYT Mini crossword?
Today's Mini (#24632, 2026-10-18) has 10 clues — 5 Across and 5 Down.
What size is today's Mini grid?
A 5x5 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
5 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.