If you're anything like me, the day is not complete until I finish all of the free word games from the New York Times. Working on the daily Connections, Wordle and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can't forget about the NYT's The Mini Crossword, too!
Although the NYT is known for "The Crossword," a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan-following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.
So, if you're working on today's Mini on Friday, September 12, 2025, and need some help (I've been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both "Across" and "Down" words, followed by "Across Answers" and "Down Answers," so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!
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Here are additional clues for each of the words in today's Mini Crossword.
1 Across: Ink-squirting creature — HINT:Starts with the letter "S"
6 Across: Handbag — HINT:Ends with the letter "E"
7 Across: Wolverine's alias in "X-Men" — HINT:Starts with the letter "L"
8 Across: Enjoyed dinner at home, say — HINT:Starts with the letter "A"
9 Across: Stuffed animal named after the 26th president of the United States — HINT:Starts with the letter "T"
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NYT Mini Down Hints
1 Down: Sound of a cupcake hitting the floor, frosting-first — HINT: Ends with the letter "T"
2 Down: Common feature of a news article — HINT: Ends with the letter "E"
3 Down: Tried to convince — HINT: Starts with the letter "U"
4 Down: "Since you didn't hear me the first time ..." — HINT: Starts with the letter "I"
5 Down: Name in a breakfast restaurant chain — HINT: Ends with the letter "Y"
Answers to NYT's The Mini Crossword for Friday, September 12, 2025
Don't go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today's Mini Crossword.
1 Across: Ink-squirting creature — SQUID
6 Across: Handbag — PURSE
7 Across: Wolverine's alias in "X-Men" — LOGAN
8 Across: Enjoyed dinner at home, say — ATEIN
9 Across: Stuffed animal named after the 26th president of the United States — TEDDY
NYT Mini Down Answers
1 Down: Sound of a cupcake hitting the floor, frosting-first — SPLAT
2 Down: Common feature of a news article — QUOTE
3 Down: Tried to convince — URGED
4 Down: "Since you didn't hear me the first time ..." — ISAID
5 Down: Name in a breakfast restaurant chain — DENNY
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