Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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 15, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1."That's a no-brainer!," slangily
  2. 5.5,280 in a mile
  3. 6.F, on a test
  4. 8."Give me a break!"
  5. 9."Don't walk" symbol at a crosswalk

DOWN

  1. 1.Brand of bug spray with an exclamation point in its name
  2. 2.Long ___, Calif.
  3. 3.Brainy member of the Scooby-Doo gang
  4. 4."Let's do this thing"
  5. 7.Conclusion

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."That's a no-brainer!," slangily(OBVI)
  2. 5.5,280 in a mile(FEET)
  3. 6.F, on a test(FALSE)
  4. 8."Give me a break!"(CMON)
  5. 9."Don't walk" symbol at a crosswalk(HAND)

DOWN

  1. 1.Brand of bug spray with an exclamation point in its name(OFF)
  2. 2.Long ___, Calif.(BEACH)
  3. 3.Brainy member of the Scooby-Doo gang(VELMA)
  4. 4."Let's do this thing"(ITSON)
  5. 7.Conclusion(END)

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About the Tuesday, September 15, 2026 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 FALSE, answering “F, on a test.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.