Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, September 11, 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

Thursday, September 11, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.George Carlin, for the first episode of "Saturday Night Live"
  2. 5.Sulky-looking
  3. 6.Request for a high-five
  4. 7.Subway system
  5. 8.Opponent of Cuomo and Mamdani in the N.Y.C. mayoral race

DOWN

  1. 1.Crossed one's fingers
  2. 2."Straight ___ Compton"
  3. 3.Bad time to head outside with a tall metal rod
  4. 4.What autocorrect corrects
  5. 5.Sneaker named for a big cat

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, September 11, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.George Carlin, for the first episode of "Saturday Night Live"(HOST)
  2. 5.Sulky-looking(POUTY)
  3. 6.Request for a high-five(UPTOP)
  4. 7.Subway system(METRO)
  5. 8.Opponent of Cuomo and Mamdani in the N.Y.C. mayoral race(ADAMS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Crossed one's fingers(HOPED)
  2. 2."Straight ___ Compton"(OUTTA)
  3. 3.Bad time to head outside with a tall metal rod(STORM)
  4. 4.What autocorrect corrects(TYPOS)
  5. 5.Sneaker named for a big cat(PUMA)

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About the Thursday, September 11, 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 POUTY, answering “Sulky-looking.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.