NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.In alphabetical order, the five letters each worth at least five points in Scrabble
  2. 6.Largest airport in the Midwest
  3. 7.The Devil
  4. 8."Every Kiss Begins With ___" (longtime jewelry slogan)
  5. 9.Busy org. on April 15th

DOWN

  1. 1.___ A. Bank (menswear retailer)
  2. 2.Yellowish-brown pants material
  3. 3.Tiny neighbor of Saudi Arabia
  4. 4.Pictures of fractures, perhaps
  5. 5.In a chill state of mind

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.In alphabetical order, the five letters each worth at least five points in Scrabble(JKQXZ)
  2. 6.Largest airport in the Midwest(OHARE)
  3. 7.The Devil(SATAN)
  4. 8."Every Kiss Begins With ___" (longtime jewelry slogan)(KAY)
  5. 9.Busy org. on April 15th(IRS)

DOWN

  1. 1.___ A. Bank (menswear retailer)(JOS)
  2. 2.Yellowish-brown pants material(KHAKI)
  3. 3.Tiny neighbor of Saudi Arabia(QATAR)
  4. 4.Pictures of fractures, perhaps(XRAYS)
  5. 5.In a chill state of mind(ZEN)

About the Wednesday, September 10, 2025 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 JKQXZ, answering “In alphabetical order, the five letters each worth at least five points in Scrabble.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.