NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Sunday, October 13

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have the time to commit to a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s where The Mini comes in! It’s a compact, bite-sized version of the famous New York Times crossword puzzle, designed to give you a fun mental workout without taking up too much of your day. Most people solve The Mini in just over a minute, making it the perfect quick break for your brain.

While it’s smaller and less complex than the traditional crossword, don’t be fooled—it can still throw some tricky clues your way. One tough word can turn a potential record time into a frustrating pause. But no worries, we’ve got you covered! Just like with our Wordle and Connections hints, we’re here to help you through any tricky spots in The Mini.

If you’re stuck, check out today’s answers below:

Across:

• Besties – PALS
• Payment option that might prompt a PIN – DEBIT
• Hacienda brick material – ADOBE
• Daughter of los abuelos, sister of los tios – MADRE
• “Look before you ___” – LEAP

Down:

• What it’s harder to do on an exercise bike when you increase the resistance – PEDAL
• “Humble” home – ABODE
• Astrological sign of October – LIBRA
• Precipitous – STEEP
• Beaver’s big project – DAM

Need more puzzle fun? Check out our tips for today’s Wordle and Connections too!