Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, September 25, 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

Friday, September 25, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Dogs and cats ... or less commonly, frogs and rats
  2. 5.Highway off-ramp
  3. 6.Chance to hit a homer
  4. 8.Largest island of Greece
  5. 9.Strongly disliked

DOWN

  1. 1.Fruit on a Georgia license plate
  2. 2.The "E" of ESP
  3. 3.Region on the north side of Mount Everest
  4. 4.Governor's responsibility
  5. 7.Danson of "The Good Place"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, September 25, 2026

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2E
3T
4S
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Dogs and cats ... or less commonly, frogs and rats(PETS)
  2. 5.Highway off-ramp(EXIT)
  3. 6.Chance to hit a homer(ATBAT)
  4. 8.Largest island of Greece(CRETE)
  5. 9.Strongly disliked(HATED)

DOWN

  1. 1.Fruit on a Georgia license plate(PEACH)
  2. 2.The "E" of ESP(EXTRA)
  3. 3.Region on the north side of Mount Everest(TIBET)
  4. 4.Governor's responsibility(STATE)
  5. 7.Danson of "The Good Place"(TED)

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About the Friday, September 25, 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 ATBAT, answering “Chance to hit a homer.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.