Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, September 22, 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 22, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.What fills the Venn diagram of "Spider-Man" and "the Internet"
  2. 4.Pack, as a mover might
  3. 6."Adios ___!"
  4. 7.Large stringed instrument
  5. 8.Prepare to pop the question

DOWN

  1. 1.Alcott's "Little ___"
  2. 2.Political leader unwelcome at home
  3. 3.Small brass instrument
  4. 4.Support politically
  5. 5.Site of cannonballs and bellyflops

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.What fills the Venn diagram of "Spider-Man" and "the Internet"(WEB)
  2. 4.Pack, as a mover might(BOXUP)
  3. 6."Adios ___!"(AMIGO)
  4. 7.Large stringed instrument(CELLO)
  5. 8.Prepare to pop the question(KNEEL)

DOWN

  1. 1.Alcott's "Little ___"(WOMEN)
  2. 2.Political leader unwelcome at home(EXILE)
  3. 3.Small brass instrument(BUGLE)
  4. 4.Support politically(BACK)
  5. 5.Site of cannonballs and bellyflops(POOL)

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About the Tuesday, September 22, 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 BOXUP, answering “Pack, as a mover might.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.