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Answers to each clue for the October 26, 2024 edition of NYT’s The Mini crossword puzzle.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, October 26, 2024:

Across

“What ___?” (end of a riddle)

The answer is Am I.

Cheer for a diva

The answer is Brava.

2024 Chappell Roan hit spelled out in its chorus

The answer is Hot To Go.

Conjunction that “et” (French) or “y” (Spanish) translates to

The answer is And.

Danson of “Cheers”

The answer is Ted.

Place to dive in a pool

The answer is Deep End.

What a bloodhound tracks

The answer is Scent.

Activist Yoko

The answer is Ono.

Down

Architectural style of Manhattan’s Chrysler Building

The answer is Art Deco.

One might say “Welcome!” or “Beware of Dog”

The answer is Mat.

“Thumbs down from me”

The answer is I vote no.

Skeleton’s makeup

The answer is Bones.

Word after ticket or talent

The answer is Agent.

“I’ve ___ it up to here with you!”

The answer is Had.

Strange

The answer is Odd.

Item on a chain at a bank branch

The answer is Pen.

If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.

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A symbiote cinephile is on the rise in “Venom: The Last Dance.” We break down the references.

As I wrote in my review of Venom: The Last Dance, this is a movie at war with itself. It is both a sci-fi drama about alien invasion and a buck-wild road trip movie about buddies on a mission. There’s plenty to like about writer/director Kelly Marcel’s spin in the Spider-Verse, including the comic mayhem her dual anti-heroes get up to. But my absolute favorite bit of business between interstellar BFFs Eddie Brock and Venom (both played by Tom Hardy) is the movie references they drop.

Some might snark that in the way of Shrek, quoting movies like Thelma & Louise, Swingers, and E.T. the Extraterrestrial is a lazy shorthand to laughs. Admittedly, it’s absolutely hilarious to hear Hardy’s Venom voice boom with excitement, “You look so money and you don’t even know it!” A zany thrill of recognition ignites when he explains that more alien beasts are coming their way by saying of a chirping xenophage, “She phoned home!” And maybe most of all, there’s a giddy delight in hearing Venom and Eddie refer to each other as Thelma and Louise as they bicker about their next move.

Sure, there are some superficial similarities in each allusion. Venom and E.T. are both aliens who befriended humans. Thelma and Louise were also a dynamic duo prone to violence and determined to get out of their situation by hook or by crook. And Swingers, like part of Venom: The Last Dance, is about two best bros living it up in Las Vegas. But more than these ties, it’s what these references suggest about Eddie and Venom that makes my heart sing.

They must have movie nights!

Thelma & Louise, Swingers, and E.T. the Extraterrestrial mean something to Venom.

While Venom came out in 2018 and its sequel, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, debuted in 2021, in the world of Venom: The Last Dance, the titular symbiote and his human host Eddie have only been together for one year. In that time, they’ve gone for a dip in a lobster tank, become friends with the endearing bodega clerk Mrs. Chen (Peggy Lu), gone into self-imposed isolation, and gotten rip-roaring drunk, much to the dismay of their Snap-traumatized bartender. And somewhere in all that, they also watched at least these three movies together.

While The Last Dance offers plenty of opportunities to chuckle and thrill at the odd couple that is Eddie and Venom, it tickles me to imagine these off-screen moments. What did Venom think of the end of Thelma & Louise? Did he cheer or cry — or both? What brought the once-iconic, now vintage Swingers into their watchlist? Is Venom a fan of Vince Vaughn’s comedic chops, or does he prefer Jon Favreau’s blend of heart and humor? What did Venom make of E.T.? Was he charmed by the binocular-headed critter who loved chocolate just as this cinephile symbiote does? Or did he snark at E.T.’s non-violent approach to humans who would capture him?

While Venom: The Last Dance offers extra doses of symbiote fun with both mid-credits and post-credits scenes, I can’t help but wish for one more. Maybe a short film that’s just Eddie and Venom having a quiet night in, arguing over the remote, and settling in for a movie sure to blow this alien’s hive mind.

Venom: The Last Dance opens exclusively in theaters Oct. 25.

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The best live streaming services to watch the Cincinnati vs. Colorado college football game without cable.

The Cincinnati Bearcats and Colorado Buffaloes football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Folsom Field Stadium in Boulder, Colorado. The match will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, and is scheduled to start at 10:15 p.m. ET/7:15 p.m. PT. 

Cincinnati vs. Colorado football kickoff time and network

The Cincinnati vs. Colorado football game is scheduled for a 9:15 p.m. ET/6:15 p.m. PT start on ESPN on Saturday, Oct.26.

Best streaming services for Cincinnati vs. Colorado football game

You need to choose a streaming service to watch college football without cable or satellite TV. We’ve found some of the best streaming services to consider for Saturday’s Cincinnati vs. Colorado football game on ESPN. 

Most affordable: Sling TV

Sling TV suggests the streamer’s Orange Plan for the game, which costs $20 for the first month and $40 monthly after that.

Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

Best for single game: FuboTV

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

Go to the FuboTV website to check if ESPN is available in your zip code. If it is, you can access ESPN with the FuboTV Pro plan, which offers an introductory rate of $59.99 for the first month and a regular rate of $79.99 per month.

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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The best live streaming services to watch the LSU vs. Texas A&M college football game without cable.

The LSU Tigers and Texas A&M Aggies football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Kyle Field Stadium in College Station, Texas. The match will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, and is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. 

LSU vs. Texas A&M football kickoff time and network

The LSU vs. Texas A&M football game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT start on ABC on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Best streaming services for LSU vs. Texas A&M football game

You need to choose a streaming service to watch college football without cable or satellite TV. We’ve found some of the best streaming services to consider for Saturday’s LSU vs. Texas A&M football game on ABC. 

Best for single game: FuboTV

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

Visit the FuboTV website to see if your zip code includes the ABC broadcast. If it does, then you’re good to go – you’ll be able to get ABC with the FuboTV Pro plan, which has a one-month introductory rate of $59.99/month and a regular subscription rate of $79.99 per month. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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The best live streaming services to watch the Florida State vs. Miami college football game without cable.

The Florida State Seminoles and the Miami Hurricanes football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Folsom Field Stadium Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The match will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, and is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. 

Florida State vs. Miami football kickoff time and network

The Florida State vs. Miami football game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT start on ESPN on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Best streaming services for Florida State vs. Miami football game

You need to choose a streaming service to watch college football without cable or satellite TV. We’ve found some of the best streaming services to consider for Saturday’s Florida State vs. Miami football game on ESPN. 

Most affordable: Sling TV

Sling TV suggests its Orange Plan for watching the game, which is priced at $20 for the first month and $40 per month after that.

Sling TV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

Best for single game: FuboTV

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

Go to the FuboTV website to check if ESPN is available in your zip code. If it is, you can access ESPN with the FuboTV Pro plan, which offers an introductory rate of $59.99 for the first month and a regular rate of $79.99 per month.

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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The best live streaming services to watch the Texas vs. Vanderbilt college football game without cable.

The Texas Longhorns and the Vanderbilt Commodores football teams go head-to-head this weekend at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennesse. The match will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12, and is scheduled to start at 10:15 p.m. ET/7:15 p.m. PT. 

Texas vs. Vanderbilt football kickoff time and network

The Texas vs. Vanderbilt football game is scheduled for a 4:15 p.m. ET/1:15 p.m. PT start on SEC Network on Saturday, Oct. 16.

Best streaming services for Texas vs. Vanderbilt football game

You need to choose a streaming service to watch college football without cable or satellite TV. We’ve found some of the best streaming services to consider for Saturday’s Texas vs. Vanderbilt football game on SEC Network. 

Most affordable: Sling TV

Sling TV is an option for the Texas vs. Vanderbilt football game. You’ll need the Orange Plan, which comes at $20 for the first month and $40 for subsequent months. You’ll also need the Sports Extra subscription, which costs an additional $11 to secure access to the SEC Network broadcasts.

Sling TV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

Best for single game: FuboTV

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

Visit the FuboTV website to see if your zip code includes the SEC Network broadcast. If it does, then you’re good to go. FurboTV has a one-month introductory rate of $59.99/month and a regular subscription rate of $79.99 per month. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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The best live streaming services to watch the Missouri vs. Alabama college football game without cable.

The Missouri Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide football teams go head-to-head this weekend at the Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The match will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, and is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT. 

Missouri vs. Alabama football kickoff time and network

The Missouri vs. Alabama football game is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT.  start on ABC on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Best streaming services for Missouri vs. Alabama football game

To watch college football without cable or satellite TV, you’ll need a streaming service. We’ve found some of the best streaming services to consider for Saturday’s Missouri vs. Alabama football game on ABC. 

Best for single game: FuboTV

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

Visit the FuboTV website to see if your zip code includes the ABC broadcast. If it does, then you’re good to go – you’ll be able to get ABC with the FuboTV Pro plan, which has a one-month introductory rate of $59.99/month and a regular subscription rate of $79.99 per month. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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The best live streaming services to watch the Notre Dame vs. Navy college football game without cable.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Navy Midshipmen football teams go head-to-head this weekend at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The match will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, and is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. 

Notre Dame vs. Navy football kickoff time and network

The Notre Dame vs. Navy football game is scheduled for a 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. start on ABC on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Best streaming services for Notre Dame vs. Navy football game

You need to choose a streaming service to watch college football without cable or satellite TV. We’ve found some of the best streaming services to consider for Saturday’s Notre Dame vs. Navy football game on ABC. 

Best for single game: FuboTV

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

Visit the FuboTV website to see if your zip code includes the ABC broadcast. If it does, then you’re good to go – you’ll be able to get ABC with the FuboTV Pro plan, which has a one-month introductory rate of $59.99/month and a regular subscription rate of $79.99 per month. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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The best live streaming services to watch the Nebraska vs. Ohio State college football game without cable.

The Nebraska Corn Ohio State Buckeyes football teams go head-to-head this weekend at the Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The match will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, and is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. 

Nebraska vs. Ohio State football kickoff time and network

The Nebraska vs. Ohio State football game is scheduled for a 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT start on FOX on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Best streaming services for Nebraska vs. Ohio State football game

You need to choose a streaming service to watch college football without cable or satellite TV. We’ve found some of the best streaming services to consider for Saturday’s Nebraska vs. Ohio State football game on FOX. 

Most affordable: Sling TV

You can only access FOX on Sling TV in certain markets. Those include Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Gainesville, Houston, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, Tacoma, Tampa, and Washington, D.C. 

If you’re not in one of those markets, unfortunately, Sling TV isn’t an option

If you’re in one of those markets, getting Sling TV for the Nebraska vs. Ohio State football game would work for you. You’ll need the Blue Plan, which comes at $22.50 for the first month and $45 for subsequent months.

Sling TV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

Best for single game: FuboTV

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

Visit the FuboTV website to see if your zip code includes the FOX broadcast. If it does, then you’re good to go – you’ll be able to get FOX with the FuboTV Pro plan, which has a one-month introductory rate of $59.99/month and a regular subscription rate of $79.99 per month. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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The best live streaming services to watch Penn State vs. Wisconsin college football game without cable.

The Penn State Nittany Lions and Wisconsin Badgers football teams are scheduled to go head-to-head at Camp Randall Stadium in LA, Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 26. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. 

Penn State vs. Wisconsin football kickoff time and network

The Penn State vs. Wisconsin football game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT start on NBC on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Best streaming services for Penn State vs. Wisconsin football game

If you don’t have cable or satellite TV, you’ll need to choose a streaming service to watch college football. Here is the best streaming services to consider for Saturday’s Penn State vs. Wisconsin football game on NBC. 

Best for single game: FuboTV

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can also try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period, so you don’t need to commit any cash right away.

Go to the FuboTV website to check if NBC is available in your zip code. If it is, you can access NBC with the FuboTV Pro plan, which offers an introductory rate of $59.99 for the first month and a regular rate of $79.99 per month.

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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