Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, September 16, 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

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Dallas hooper, for short
  2. 4.Something to R.S.V.P. to
  3. 7.Kind of patio that shares its name with a Hawaiian island
  4. 8.Heavyweight in an industry
  5. 9.Straight ___, every part of every letter in this puzzle's grid

DOWN

  1. 1.Turn gooey, as cheese
  2. 2.To no ___ (unsuccessfully)
  3. 3.Large size at Starbucks
  4. 5.Flatbread sometimes brushed with garlic butter
  5. 6.Sharp part of a fork

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Dallas hooper, for short(MAV)
  2. 4.Something to R.S.V.P. to(EVENT)
  3. 7.Kind of patio that shares its name with a Hawaiian island(LANAI)
  4. 8.Heavyweight in an industry(TITAN)
  5. 9.Straight ___, every part of every letter in this puzzle's grid(LINE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Turn gooey, as cheese(MELT)
  2. 2.To no ___ (unsuccessfully)(AVAIL)
  3. 3.Large size at Starbucks(VENTI)
  4. 5.Flatbread sometimes brushed with garlic butter(NAAN)
  5. 6.Sharp part of a fork(TINE)

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About the Wednesday, September 16, 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 EVENT, answering “Something to R.S.V.P. to.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.