Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for October 9th

Looking for the latest Mini crossword puzzle solution? Click here for today's mini crossword puzzle tips, as well as our daily answers and clues for the New York Times Word, Strand, and Connect puzzles.

The New York Times crossword puzzle is legendary. But if you don't have that much time, the mini crossword puzzle is a fun substitute. The mini crossword is much easier than the old-school NYT crossword, and you can probably solve it in a few minutes. But if you're stuck, we have the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword Puzzle Tips.

The mini crossword puzzle is far from the only game in the Times games range. If you are looking for today's Word, Compound and Strand answers, you can visit CNET's NYT Puzzle Clues page.

Read more: Tips and tricks for solving the New York Times mini crossword puzzle

Let's move on to the mini crossword puzzle clues and answers.

Mini about hints and answers

1A note: Synonym for “close”
Answer: CLOSED

5A note: Actor's workshop assignment
Answer: SCENE

6A note: Civic Maker
Answer: HONDA

7 A Note: ___ Sanctum (Private Chamber)
Answer: INNER

8A Note: Synonym for “close”
Answer: NEARBY

Minimize hints and responses

1D Note: Pastries are often served with tea
Answer: SCONE

2D Note: Temporary reddish dye
Answer: HENNA

3D Note: Not over yet?
Answer: UNDER

4D Clue: Droplets of Sorrow
Answer: tears

5D Note: Vulnerable body part in soccer
Answer: SHIN

How to play more mini crosswords

The New York Times Games section offers a large number of online games, but only some of them are free to play for everyone. You can play the current day's mini crossword for free, but you will need a subscription to the Times Games section to play older puzzles from the archives.