Mini Crossword Hint Today: Answer for Oct. 8, 2026 - CNET

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It helps to know a bit about a certain popular country song if you want to answer 5-Down. Read on if you need help solving the puzzle today.

The Mini Crossword is a nice break from the tougher puzzles, and it takes only a fraction of the time of the vaunted, regular New York Times Crossword puzzle.

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Old-fashioned business?
Answer: BAR

4A clue: Start of a tennis point
Answer: SERVE

6A clue: Basic bagel variety
Answer: PLAIN

7A clue: Like the most famous Hollywood celebrities
Answer: ALIST

8A clue: “Hoo-boy!”
Answer: MAN

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: It’s in your head
Answer: BRAIN

2D clue: Car rental option
Answer: AVIS

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