Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, September 16, 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

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Catch, as a ride
  2. 6.Where Moscow (pop. 25,435) can be found in the U.S.
  3. 7.Where Paris (pop. 24,476) can be found in the U.S.
  4. 8.Where Belgrade (pop. 3,250) and Stockholm (pop. 250) can be found in the U.S.
  5. 9.Letters after kays

DOWN

  1. 1."I'll have another card," in blackjack
  2. 2.Optimal
  3. 3.Some rides from the airport
  4. 4.Jackie of martial arts films
  5. 5.Garden watering aid

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Catch, as a ride(HITCH)
  2. 6.Where Moscow (pop. 25,435) can be found in the U.S.(IDAHO)
  3. 7.Where Paris (pop. 24,476) can be found in the U.S.(TEXAS)
  4. 8.Where Belgrade (pop. 3,250) and Stockholm (pop. 250) can be found in the U.S.(MAINE)
  5. 9.Letters after kays(ELS)

DOWN

  1. 1."I'll have another card," in blackjack(HITME)
  2. 2.Optimal(IDEAL)
  3. 3.Some rides from the airport(TAXIS)
  4. 4.Jackie of martial arts films(CHAN)
  5. 5.Garden watering aid(HOSE)

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About the Tuesday, September 16, 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 HITCH, answering “Catch, as a ride.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.