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Hint 4: The answer is two words combined. The answer to the “Fingers Crossed!” clue in the Oct. 31 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is “IHOPE.” While having your fingers crossed for something, you’re also hoping for a particular outcome, which is where this answer comes from.