The NYT Mini Crossword is the perfect daily challenge to sharpen your wit and expand your vocabulary, all in a compact package! Just like its larger counterpart, the Mini Crossword delivers clever clues and satisfying solutions, but in a bite-sized format that’s perfect for a coffee break or a quick unwind. We know how addictive it can be, so to help you out (or just confirm your brilliant solves!), here are the answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword for September 26, 2025.
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues and Answers for September 26, 2025
Put on your thinking cap! Here are the clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Clues: ➡️
- 1 Across: What this clue is in – Starts with “B”
- 5 Across: Rowing sport – Starts with “C”
- 6 Across: Businesses where the tongue-twisted might order a 1-Across/5-Across? – Starts with “C”
- 8 Across: ___ Bunny, “Space Jam” character – Starts with “L”
- 9 Across: End of a cigarette – Starts with “B”
Down Clues: ⬇️
- 1 Down: Include secretly, as on an email – Starts with “B”
- 2 Down: Toothbrush brand – Starts with “O”
- 3 Down: Gaston’s sidekick in “Beauty and the Beast” (French for “the fool”) – Starts with “L”
- 4 Down: Resided (in) – Starts with “D”
- 7 Down: Took a chair – Starts with “S”
Got all your guesses in? Let’s see how you did below!
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for September 26, 2025
Across Answers: ➡️
- 1 Across: What this clue is in — BOLD
- 5 Across: Rowing sport — CREW
- 6 Across: Businesses where the tongue-twisted might order a 1-Across/5-Across? — CAFES
- 8 Across: ___ Bunny, “Space Jam” character — LOLA
- 9 Across: End of a cigarette — BUTT
Down Answers: ⬇️
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answer Image for September 26, 2025
What do you think of today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle? Were you able to guess all the answers?
The clues were perfectly balanced today. Figuring out the self-referential central gimmick that linked the two main answers was a delight, and the other clues, from Disney trivia to foreign language hints, offered a solid test of general knowledge. It felt like a solid 4 out of 5 on the difficulty scale.
How to Play the NYT Mini Crossword
Playing the NYT Mini Crossword is super simple!
- The Goal: Fill in the grid with words that fit the clues, both Across and Down.
- The Clues: You’ll have two sets of clues: “Across” clues correspond to horizontal words in the grid, and “Down” clues correspond to vertical words.
- Word Length: While not always explicitly stated in the clues themselves, the grid implicitly tells you how many letters each answer has, helping you fit it in.
- Intersections: The beauty of a crossword is that words intersect! A letter you fill in for an “Across” word will also be part of a “Down” word, and vice versa. This helps you figure out tougher words as more letters become known.
- Daily Refresh: Just like its big brother, the full NYT Crossword, the Mini Crossword refreshes every 24 hours with a brand new puzzle. So, if you don’t get it today, there’s always a fresh challenge tomorrow!
