NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today: September 25, 2026 (9/25/26)
- The New York Times Mini Crossword for September 25, 2026, presents a 5x5 grid challenge that requires specific factual knowledge about geography alongside standard wordplay, according to CNET...
- Solvers working through the horizontal rows face several straightforward vocabulary prompts paired with a specific international trivia question.
- The vertical columns feature intersecting vocabulary that tests general knowledge, including a television reference and a regional designation near Mount Everest.
The New York Times Mini Crossword for September 25, 2026, presents a 5×5 grid challenge that requires specific factual knowledge about geography alongside standard wordplay, according to CNET and Try Hard Guides. While the puzzle takes only a fraction of the time needed for the standard crosswords, CNET notes that today’s edition features a notable geographical clue regarding Greece that solvers must know to finish the grid.
Across Answers and Clues
Solvers working through the horizontal rows face several straightforward vocabulary prompts paired with a specific international trivia question. Try Hard Guides and CNET outline the complete across solutions for the September 25, 2026, grid:
- 1A clue: Dogs and cats … or less commonly, frogs and rats. Answer: PETS
- 5A clue: Highway off-ramp. Answer: EXIT
- 6A clue: Chance to hit a homer. Answer: ATBAT
- 8A clue: Largest island of Greece. Answer: CRETE
- 9A clue: Strongly disliked. Answer: HATED
Down Answers and Clues
The vertical columns feature intersecting vocabulary that tests general knowledge, including a television reference and a regional designation near Mount Everest. According to CNET, the down solutions for the September 25, 2026, puzzle consist of the following:
- 1D clue: Fruit on a Georgia license plate. Answer: PEACH
- 2D clue: The “E” of ESP. Answer: EXTRA
- 3D clue: Region on the north side of Mount Everest. Answer: TIBET
- 4D clue: Governor’s responsibility. Answer: STATE
- 7D clue: Danson of “The Good Place”. Answer: TED
Puzzle Context and Difficulty
Friday editions of the New York Times Mini Crossword tend to rank among the tougher puzzles of the week, as reported by Try Hard Guides. Solvers should expect more lateral thinking and wordplay that can obscure the intended answers initially. CNET provides daily hints and answers for a variety of digital games, including Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition, and Strands, alongside its coverage of the daily Mini Crossword.
