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Mini #370 · Monday

Our Mini Crossword Hints — October 5, 2026

Step-by-step hints for Mini #370, our own daily mini crossword. Looking for the New York Times Mini? That’s a different puzzle, published on nytimes.com.

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Across

1 Across: Soothing gel plant for sunburnsHint
  1. Hint 1: Think of a plant commonly kept as a home remedy.
  2. Hint 2: Its gel is famous for soothing burns and skin irritation.
  3. Hint 3: A succulent plant used for skin care; starts with A.
5 Across: Adjust to new conditionsHint
  1. Hint 1: This word describes how living things change to fit their environment.
  2. Hint 2: Think 'adjust' or 'get used to' something new.
  3. Hint 3: To become suited to new conditions; starts with A.
6 Across: Green citrus fruits used in margaritasHint
  1. Hint 1: A fruit you'd find in a cocktail garnish.
  2. Hint 2: They're small, green, and squeezed into margaritas or guacamole.
  3. Hint 3: Tart green citrus fruits; starts with L.
7 Across: Extremely smallHint
  1. Hint 1: A playful word for something tiny.
  2. Hint 2: Think of a cute way to say 'very small'.
  3. Hint 3: Describes something extremely small; starts with T.
8 Across: Belonging to usHint
  1. Hint 1: A possessive word used for a group that includes you.
  2. Hint 2: It means 'belonging to us', like saying something is 'our' thing.
  3. Hint 3: Possessive pronoun meaning belonging to us; starts with O.

Down

1 Down: Farewell, in FranceHint
  1. Hint 1: A polite way to say goodbye in another language.
  2. Hint 2: This is the French word you'd use when parting ways.
  3. Hint 3: French word for farewell; starts with A.
2 Down: More feebleHint
  1. Hint 1: A comparative word describing weakness.
  2. Hint 2: It means 'more frail' or 'less strong' than something else.
  3. Hint 3: Comparative form of weak; starts with L.
3 Down: Unlocks, as a doorHint
  1. Hint 1: An action you do with a key or a knob.
  2. Hint 2: This verb describes unlocking or making something accessible.
  3. Hint 3: Describes unlocking a door; starts with O.
4 Down: Online marketplace for handmade goodsHint
  1. Hint 1: A website known for crafts and handmade items.
  2. Hint 2: People sell homemade jewelry, art, and vintage goods here.
  3. Hint 3: Popular online marketplace for handmade goods; starts with E.
5 Down: Voice between soprano and tenorHint
  1. Hint 1: A singing voice type found in choirs.
  2. Hint 2: It's lower than soprano but higher than tenor.
  3. Hint 3: A vocal range between soprano and tenor; starts with A.

Use hints slowly

Reveal the first hint, try the grid again, then come back only if the crossing letters still do not move.

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Before you open a hint

Mini #370 has ten clues, so this page holds 30 hints. Hint 1 points you at the idea, hint 2 narrows it down, and hint 3 all but gives it away. On this date, all ten third hints name the answer's first letter.

Short answers have the fewest possible fills, so they make a good start. The four-letter slots are 1-Across, 8-Across, 4-Down and 5-Down; the five-letter slots are 5-Across, 6-Across, 7-Across, 1-Down, 2-Down and 3-Down.

Clues to try first

  • Some clues lean on a name or title, such as 1-Down, “Farewell, in France”; if one is unfamiliar, work its crossing answers first.

More for October 5, 2026

Rather see the grid first? Play Mini #370. When you're done, the answer key reveals one answer at a time, and the printable copy is there for paper solvers. The day before, Mini #369 (October 4, 2026), opens with 1-Across, “High-fiber part of a grain, found in some muffins”.

October 5, 2026 Mini Crossword hints FAQ

Are these hints for the October 5, 2026 Mini Crossword?
Yes. Every clue on this page is from our own October 5, 2026 puzzle, with three hints each, from a gentle nudge to a strong push. The answers themselves are on the answer key page.
Is this the NYT Mini hints page?
No. This is an independent daily mini crossword. It is not affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by, or endorsed by The New York Times.
What is the difference between hints and the answer key?
Hints move you toward the answer one step at a time so you can still solve it yourself. If you want to see a solution outright, the answer key at /answers/2026-10-05 reveals one answer at a time.