NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, September 19, 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 19, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Cancel on plans at the last moment
  2. 6.Shade of light purple
  3. 7.___ acid (protein builder)
  4. 8.Sarcastic "Yeah, sure"
  5. 9.Sardonic boss on "Parks and Recreation"

DOWN

  1. 1.Stylish panache
  2. 2.Party game that tests how low you can go
  3. 3.Visitor from outer space
  4. 4.Philosopher who posed the question "What can I know?"
  5. 5.Environmentally friendly prefix

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, September 19, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Cancel on plans at the last moment(FLAKE)
  2. 6.Shade of light purple(LILAC)
  3. 7.___ acid (protein builder)(AMINO)
  4. 8.Sarcastic "Yeah, sure"(IBET)
  5. 9.Sardonic boss on "Parks and Recreation"(RON)

DOWN

  1. 1.Stylish panache(FLAIR)
  2. 2.Party game that tests how low you can go(LIMBO)
  3. 3.Visitor from outer space(ALIEN)
  4. 4.Philosopher who posed the question "What can I know?"(KANT)
  5. 5.Environmentally friendly prefix(ECO)

About the Friday, September 19, 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 FLAKE, answering “Cancel on plans at the last moment.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.