Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Oct. 31

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Happy Halloween! Today’s NYT mini crossword features the word “BOO!” » in a square in the last row of the grid. This isn’t just a Halloween greeting, it’s part of the answer that spans both 9-Across and 10-Across, so read the answers to those with the “boo” in the middle to resolve it. And then, puzzle creators use this “BOO!” » again, to help answer 3-Down. Read on for all the answers, with additional boos. 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.

Mini through clues and answers

1 Hint: Buffalo Hockey Player
Answer: SABER

6 Hint: “I’ll take the ___” (order from a frequent customer)
Answer: USUAL

7A Clue: Contents of a Volcano
Answer: MAGMA

8A Hint: Adapting to a New Environment
Solution: ADAPT

9A clue: with 10-Across, the last car of a train
Answer: CA

10A hint: see 9-Across
Answer: SE

(The “Boo!” displayed in the grid helps create the word CABOOSE)

Mini-clues and answers

Clue 1D: “Poison” Shrub
Solution: SUMAC

2D Index: Carne ___
Answer: ASADA

3D clue: imaginary cause of fear
Solution: BOUGA

(The “Boo!” displayed in the grid helps form the word BUGABOO)

Hint 4D: Accessible alternatives to stairs
Solution: RAMPS

5D Index: Make extremely happy
Answer: ELATE