If you’re having trouble with today’s New York Times Mini Crossword, particularly with the clue “Toe _ (goofy term for a pad on a cat’s foot),” we’ve got some hints to help you out.
- Hint 1: It begins with a “B.”
- Hint 2: It ends with an “N.”
- Hint 3: It contains two vowels.
- Hint 4: They’re commonly found baked in tomato sauce.
The answer to the “Toe _ (goofy term for a pad on a cat’s foot)” clue in the Oct. 21 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is “BEAN.” Cats and dogs toe’s are often referred to as toe beans due to their cute size and squishiness.
All clues and answers from the Oct. 21 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle
Across
- 1A Toe — (goofy term for a pad on a cat’s foot) — BEAN
- 5A Tummy — BELLY
- 6A Purple flower that symbolizes one’s first love — LILAC
- 7A Matures, as cheese — AGES
- 8A Feathery farm female — HEN
Down
- 1D “Sad” color joked about in viral TikTok videos — BEIGE
- 2D Comedian DeGeneres — ELLEN
- 3D “‘Tis a pity!” — ALAS
- 4D Home o’ MoMA — NYC
- 5D Just kinda meh — BLAH
I found this particular clue really easy, although I am the sort of goof who actively refers to my dog’s toes as “Toe beans.” Anyone without a pet, or someone who isn’t as active on social media or with modern slang, may have found this harder. As a result, I’m rating this clue two out of five.
Puzzles to try after today’s NYT Mini Crossword
If you still want to give your brain a workout, the New York Times Strands and Spelling Bee puzzles are great ways to test yourself on a Monday morning. If you’d rather try some more Mini Crosswords, head to the the LA Times and Washington Post.
