Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Oct. 14

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Today's Mini Crossword has an odd vertical shape, with an extra Across clue, and only four Down clues. The clues are not terribly difficult, but one or two could be tricky. Read on if you need the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 14, 2025.

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Smokes, informally
Answer: CIGS

5A clue: "Don't have ___, man!" (Bart Simpson catchphrase)
Answer: ACOW

6A clue: What the vehicle in "lane one" of this crossword is winning?
Answer: RACE

7A clue: Pitt of Hollywood
Answer: BRAD

8A clue: "Yeah, whatever"
Answer: SURE

9A clue: Rd. crossers
Answer: STS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Things to "load" before a marathon
Answer: CARBS

2D clue: Mythical figure who inspired the idiom "fly too close to the sun"
Answer: ICARUS

3D clue: Zoomer around a small track
Answer: GOCART

4D clue: Neighbors of Norwegians
Answer: SWEDES