Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, September 18, 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 18, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.With 4-Across, another nickname for the Windy City
  2. 4.See 1-Across
  3. 6.Constellation known for the three stars across its middle
  4. 8.Burrito bowl topping
  5. 9.Whole bunch (of)

DOWN

  1. 1.Some Silicon Valley execs, for short
  2. 2.Dances that involve lifting a married couple in chairs
  3. 3."You can count on me"
  4. 5.Front part of an airplane
  5. 7."Heck ___!"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, September 18, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.With 4-Across, another nickname for the Windy City(CHI)
  2. 4.See 1-Across(TOWN)
  3. 6.Constellation known for the three stars across its middle(ORION)
  4. 8.Burrito bowl topping(SALSA)
  5. 9.Whole bunch (of)(SLEW)

DOWN

  1. 1.Some Silicon Valley execs, for short(CTOS)
  2. 2.Dances that involve lifting a married couple in chairs(HORAS)
  3. 3."You can count on me"(IWILL)
  4. 5.Front part of an airplane(NOSE)
  5. 7."Heck ___!"(NAW)

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About the Thursday, September 18, 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 ORION, answering “Constellation known for the three stars across its middle.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.