NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 30. October, 2026
The Mini #24635 for Friday, October 30, 2026 is a 5x5 grid with 10 clues (5 Across, 5 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Vampire ___ (flying mammal)”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Ghost ___ (abandoned place) (4 letters)
5 Across: Land on the northern edge of Mount Everest (5 letters)
6 Across: Shapes of Whopper candies (4 letters)
7 Across: Skeleton ___ (super's item) (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Celebrity chef Flay (5 letters)
2 Down: Amazes (4 letters)
3 Down: Explosive material (3 letters)
4 Down: Something attached to a rope for a tree swing (4 letters)
5 Down: Tik___ (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 (#24635, 2026-10-30) 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.