The New York Times Mini Crossword for October 31st contains answers that playfully incorporate the Halloween theme. The puzzle uses the word “BOO!” twice in the grid, linking clues together in a way that makes solving the puzzle unique.
Across Clues and Answers
- 1A: Buffalo hockey player: SABRE
- 6A: “I’ll have the ___” (frequent customer’s order): USUAL
- 7A: Contents of a volcano: MAGMA
- 8A: Adjust to a new environment: ADAPT
- 9A: With 10-Across, last car on a train: CA
- 10A: See 9-Across: SE
Combined, these letters and the “BOO!” within the grid form the word CABOOSE.
Down Clues and Answers
- 1D: “Poison” shrub: SUMAC
- 2D: Carne ___: ASADA
- 3D: Imaginary cause of fear: BUGA
The “BOO!” in the grid again helps complete this answer, making the word BUGABOO.
– 4D: Accessible alternatives to staircases: RAMPS
The puzzle design highlights how wordplay can be integrated into everyday themes such as Halloween, offering a fun and engaging experience for solvers.
These answers provide a quick and satisfying solution for those enjoying the daily Mini Crossword challenge.
