Mini Crossword October 24, 2026: Clues & Answers

Mini Crossword hints, one rung at a time

Five rungs, from grid facts to a nudge per clue. The recap above already summed the grid up, so this ladder is here for anyone replaying it fresh rather than as a spoiler shield.

1. 1 Hint 1: Grid facts

   Counted off the grid.

   Grid

   7 × 7

   Clues

   7 across, 7 down

   Answer lengths

   3–7 letters

2. 2 Hint 2: Across clues, with an extra nudge each

   Open only the one you want.

   1 Across — World Series org. (3)

   Organization overseeing America's top baseball teams

   4 Across — Toyota hybrid (5)

   Eco-friendly vehicle from a Japanese automaker

   6 Across — Person who hoards random objects (7)

   Collector of miscellaneous items and trinkets

   8 Across — Southern city where Coca-Cola, Delta and Home Depot are all headquartered (7)

   Georgia city with a thriving business hub

   9 Across — Landmark Chicago sculpture, informally (7)

   Iconic public art in a major US city

   10 Across — High in sodium (5)

   Term describing food high in salt content

   11 Across — ___ worth (3)

   Phrase related to financial valuation methods

3. 3 Hint 3: Down clues, with an extra nudge each

   Same treatment, the other way.

   1 Down — Commercial mascot with a bald head and golden earring (7)

   Famous brand mascot with a distinctive look

   2 Down — Charming and friendly (7)

   Adjective for someone with a pleasant personality

   3 Down — Carol of old TV (7)

   Legendary TV personality with a musical background

   4 Down — Hiking trails (5)

   Outdoor routes for hikers and nature lovers

   5 Down — Meat-on-a-stick dish in Southeast Asia (5)

   Popular street food originating from Asia

   6 Down — Reassuring touch (3)

   Gentle gesture to comfort someone emotionally

   7 Down — Camel-colored (3)

   Color descriptor for a warm, beige-like shade

4. 4 Hint 4: First letter of every answer

   One letter each.

   1 Across

   M… (3 letters)

   4 Across

   P… (5 letters)

   6 Across

   P… (7 letters)

   8 Across

   A… (7 letters)

   9 Across

   T… (7 letters)

   10 Across

   S… (5 letters)

   11 Across

   N… (3 letters)

   1 Down

   M… (7 letters)

   2 Down

   L… (7 letters)

   3 Down

   B… (7 letters)

   4 Down

   P… (5 letters)

   5 Down

   S… (5 letters)

   6 Down

   P… (3 letters)

   7 Down

   T… (3 letters)

5. 5 Hint 5: Where the grid opened up

   Last rung before the filled answers.

   1 Across was the shortest entry at 3 letters, and every crossing it made handed over a free letter elsewhere.

   Open the answers, clue by clue