Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Oct. 13

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The 6-Across clue was fun – made me think of martinis. Need help with today’s mini crosswords? Keep reading. And if you could use some daily solving tips and tricks, check out our mini crossword tips.
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Let’s move on to these mini crossword clues and answers.
The NYT mini crossword puzzle completed by October 13, 2025.
Mini through clues and answers
1A clue: the door handle
Answer: BUTTON
5A hint: Talking about your ex on a first date, for example
Answer: NO
6A Hint: Like Certain Spirits, Martinis and Money
Solution: SALE
7A hint: should this be the case…
Answer: IFSO
8 Hint: Deep
Answer: DEEP
Mini-clues and answers
Clue 1D: Butter ___
Solution: KNIFE
Clue 2D: like the god Tyr, who is named after Tuesday
Answer: NORTH
3D Clue: Win
Answer: ONTOP
4D Clue: Why Blue Decorations at a Baby Shower, Maybe
Answer: BOY
Clue 6D: accomplished
Answer: DONE

