Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, September 24, 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

Thursday, September 24, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Attendees of the Jellicle Ball, on Broadway
  2. 5.Topping on a pizza margherita
  3. 6.President who said "The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something"
  4. 7.Feature of many a smart toilet
  5. 8.Rattling kind of drum

DOWN

  1. 1.House in the woods
  2. 2.Carne ___ (beef dish)
  3. 3.Function in the Clock app
  4. 4.Rock used in roofing
  5. 5.Moves up and down in the water

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, September 24, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Attendees of the Jellicle Ball, on Broadway(CATS)
  2. 5.Topping on a pizza margherita(BASIL)
  3. 6.President who said "The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something"(OBAMA)
  4. 7.Feature of many a smart toilet(BIDET)
  5. 8.Rattling kind of drum(SNARE)

DOWN

  1. 1.House in the woods(CABIN)
  2. 2.Carne ___ (beef dish)(ASADA)
  3. 3.Function in the Clock app(TIMER)
  4. 4.Rock used in roofing(SLATE)
  5. 5.Moves up and down in the water(BOBS)

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About the Thursday, September 24, 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 BASIL, answering “Topping on a pizza margherita.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.