Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers: Oct 12, 2025
Across
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| 1 A 5-Across might be a wild one | CARD |
| 5 One of two in a standard deck | JOKER |
| 6 Homer called its oil “liquid gold” | OLIVE |
| 7 Symbolic flower in Buddhism | LOTUS |
| 8 Bunkers on a golf course | TRAPS |
DOWN
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| 1 Use crayons, e.g. | COLOR |
| 2 Japanese dog breed | AKITA |
| 3 Really energize | REVUP |
| 4 Garment that may be strapless | DRESS |
| 5 Sudden shock | JOLT |