Mini Answers

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, September 18, 2026

Find every Across and Down answer for today's New York Times Mini Crossword. Reveal a hint first, check the completed grid, or read the clue-by-clue explanations below.

Mini Crossword

Friday, September 18, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.San Francisco's rail system
  2. 5.Response to a funny text
  3. 6.Like beer from the tap, often
  4. 7.Move like honey
  5. 8.Group of Marvel superheroes

DOWN

  1. 1.Open up, as a flower
  2. 2.Wow
  3. 3.Noodle dish in a rich broth
  4. 4.Happy Meal inclusion
  5. 6.Animal known scientifically as "Vulpes vulpes"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, September 18, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.San Francisco's rail system(BART)
  2. 5.Response to a funny text(LMAO)
  3. 6.Like beer from the tap, often(FOAMY)
  4. 7.Move like honey(OOZE)
  5. 8.Group of Marvel superheroes(XMEN)

DOWN

  1. 1.Open up, as a flower(BLOOM)
  2. 2.Wow(AMAZE)
  3. 3.Noodle dish in a rich broth(RAMEN)
  4. 4.Happy Meal inclusion(TOY)
  5. 6.Animal known scientifically as "Vulpes vulpes"(FOX)

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About the Friday, September 18, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is FOAMY, answering “Like beer from the tap, often.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.

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