The **Daily Mini Crossword** is among the numerous well-liked [daily word games](https://games.mashable.com/category/daily) featured on Mashable. Brought to you by [Arkadium](https://www.arkadium.com/), this compact crossword provides a swift, enjoyable challenge with clues designed to challenge even the most experienced crossword enthusiasts.

However, don’t let a challenging clue ruin the enjoyment! If you find yourself at a standstill as time slips away, you can discover the solutions you seek right here to keep your game on track.

After finishing the puzzle, make sure to check out the other word games that Mashable offers, including a complete [crossword](https://games.mashable.com/games/daily-crossword).

If you’re also engaging in other daily word games such as [Wordle](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-october-31-2024), [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-october-31), or [Strands](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-october-31), fret not — we have hints and answers available for those as well.

### SEE ALSO:
– [Hurdle hints and answers for October 31](https://mashable.com/article/hurdle-hints-answers-october-31)
– [Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable](https://games.mashable.com/)

### Daily Mini Crossword Clues and Answers for Thursday, October 31, 2024:

#### Across:
– **Flabby**: Soft
– **Dragon’s down**: Scale
– **Artist’s aid**: Easel
– **Disney princess**: Ariel
– **Dry run**: Test

#### Down:
– **Halloween habit**: Scare
– **Mirage subject**: Oasis
– **Armada**: Fleet
– **Show and ____**: Tell
– **Airplane assignment**: Seat

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If you’re also participating in NYT Strands, [check hints and answers for today’s Strands](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-strands-hint-answers-today-october-31).

**Missed a day?** [Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-clues-answers-october-31-2024).