Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, September 12, 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

Friday, September 12, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Ink-squirting creature
  2. 6.Handbag
  3. 7.Wolverine's alias in "X-Men"
  4. 8.Enjoyed dinner at home, say
  5. 9.Stuffed animal named after the 26th president of the United States

DOWN

  1. 1.Sound of a cupcake hitting the floor, frosting-first
  2. 2.Common feature of a news article
  3. 3.Tried to convince
  4. 4."Since you didn't hear me the first time ..."
  5. 5.Name in a breakfast restaurant chain

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, September 12, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Ink-squirting creature(SQUID)
  2. 6.Handbag(PURSE)
  3. 7.Wolverine's alias in "X-Men"(LOGAN)
  4. 8.Enjoyed dinner at home, say(ATEIN)
  5. 9.Stuffed animal named after the 26th president of the United States(TEDDY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Sound of a cupcake hitting the floor, frosting-first(SPLAT)
  2. 2.Common feature of a news article(QUOTE)
  3. 3.Tried to convince(URGED)
  4. 4."Since you didn't hear me the first time ..."(ISAID)
  5. 5.Name in a breakfast restaurant chain(DENNY)

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About the Friday, September 12, 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 SQUID, answering “Ink-squirting creature.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.