New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- The Mini Crossword is designed to be considerably quicker than the full New York Times Crossword, but its small grid does not always mean an effortless solve. A single unfamiliar abbreviation, proper name or piece of wordplay can hold up the entire grid.

Today's puzzle mixes everyday expressions with a poker reference, an Ivy League school, a unit of measurement, technology, furniture, money-transfer services, and a familiar dog breed.

If you are looking for the NYT Mini Crossword answers today, the hints below can give you a way forward before you reveal the complete solutions.

NYT Mini Crossword Hints for October 1, 2026

There are four Across clues and five Down clues in today's puzzle.

Across Hints

1A: Word b...