Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, September 21, 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

Monday, September 21, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Appropriate shoes to wear on moving day?
  2. 5.Optimists keep them high
  3. 6.Baked entree with a flaky crust
  4. 7.Appropriate gas station to find by the beach?
  5. 8.Days of old

DOWN

  1. 1.Ballot caster
  2. 2.Appropriate store beside a farmer's market?
  3. 3.Actor ___ Patrick Harris
  4. 4.Opposite of NNW
  5. 5.Appropriate snack for Santa?
  6. 6."Gangnam Style" rapper

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, September 21, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Appropriate shoes to wear on moving day?(VANS)
  2. 5.Optimists keep them high(HOPES)
  3. 6.Baked entree with a flaky crust(POTPIE)
  4. 7.Appropriate gas station to find by the beach?(SHELL)
  5. 8.Days of old(YORE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Ballot caster(VOTER)
  2. 2.Appropriate store beside a farmer's market?(APPLE)
  3. 3.Actor ___ Patrick Harris(NEIL)
  4. 4.Opposite of NNW(SSE)
  5. 5.Appropriate snack for Santa?(HOHO)
  6. 6."Gangnam Style" rapper(PSY)

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About the Monday, September 21, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 6 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 6 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 POTPIE, answering “Baked entree with a flaky crust.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.