NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 27. October, 2026
The Mini #24686 for Tuesday, October 27, 2026 is a 5x5 grid with 10 clues (5 Across, 5 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Say "C-H-E-E-S-E"?”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: Number of stripes on many world flags (5 letters)
7 Across: Places visited on a Clue board (5 letters)
8 Across: "Go back" command (4 letters)
9 Across: Follower of six or seven, but not five (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: Walk with swagger (5 letters)
2 Down: What gets texts (and also scrolls?) (5 letters)
3 Down: Wear away slowly (5 letters)
4 Down: Kind of juice in a French 75 cocktail (5 letters)
5 Down: "___ Misérables" (3 letters)
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 uses a compact grid — usually 5x5, sometimes larger on Saturdays — designed to be solved in a few minutes. Today's Mini is 5x5 with 10 clues, and its longest answer is 5 letters.
- 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 (#24686, 2026-10-27) 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.