Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, September 27, 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

Sunday, September 27, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.In shape
  2. 4.With 8-Across, four runs in baseball or four major wins in tennis
  3. 6.Alternative to theirs
  4. 7.Alternative to theirs
  5. 8.See 4-Across

DOWN

  1. 1.Counterpart of flora
  2. 2.When dreams occur during sleep, for short
  3. 3.Reasons for end zone celebrations: Abbr.
  4. 4.Facilities with treadmills
  5. 5.Stir up, as waters

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, September 27, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.In shape(FIT)
  2. 4.With 8-Across, four runs in baseball or four major wins in tennis(GRAND)
  3. 6.Alternative to theirs(YOURS)
  4. 7.Alternative to theirs(MINE)
  5. 8.See 4-Across(SLAM)

DOWN

  1. 1.Counterpart of flora(FAUNA)
  2. 2.When dreams occur during sleep, for short(INREM)
  3. 3.Reasons for end zone celebrations: Abbr.(TDS)
  4. 4.Facilities with treadmills(GYMS)
  5. 5.Stir up, as waters(ROIL)

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About the Sunday, September 27, 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 GRAND, answering “With 8-Across, four runs in baseball or four major wins in tennis.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.