The Mini is a smaller edition of The New York Times‘ highly regarded daily crossword. While the complete crossword provides a more extensive challenge that demands both knowledge and endurance, The Mini offers an alternative experience.

Featuring only a handful of clues to decipher, the daily puzzle acts as a speed challenge for numerous players.

When a tough clue halts a player’s rhythm, it can lead to frustration! If you find yourself stuck on The Mini — akin to Wordle and Connections — we have answers for you.

Here are the clues and solutions for NYT’s The Mini for Friday, Oct. 3, 2025:

Across

The suitable missing letters in _OOGLE MA __

• The solution is GPS.

Amtrak high-speed train

• The solution is Acela.

Along with 2- and 5-Down, a distinction for children who finish their entire meal

• The solution is Clean.

Yearnings, with “after”

• The solution is Lusts.

Honey Nut Cheerios character

• The solution is Bee.

Down

“Goofy” birds

• The solution is Geese.

Refer to 6-Across

• The solution is Plate.

Lacking

• The solution is Sans.

Knee ligament that’s susceptible to tearing, for short

• The solution is ACL.

Refer to 6-Across

• The solution is Club.

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