Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, September 28, 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 28, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Golfer McIlroy
  2. 5.What a best-selling book might be adapted into
  3. 6.Nickname that drops "beth"
  4. 7.Early 2000s babies are part of it
  5. 8.Tool for a lumberjack

DOWN

  1. 1.Watch brand with a crown logo
  2. 2.Word like equine, feline or canine, but for sheep
  3. 3.Charisma, in slang
  4. 4.Opposite of "nay"
  5. 5."Big" prefix

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, September 28, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Golfer McIlroy(RORY)
  2. 5.What a best-selling book might be adapted into(MOVIE)
  3. 6.Nickname that drops "beth"(ELIZA)
  4. 7.Early 2000s babies are part of it(GENZ)
  5. 8.Tool for a lumberjack(AXE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Watch brand with a crown logo(ROLEX)
  2. 2.Word like equine, feline or canine, but for sheep(OVINE)
  3. 3.Charisma, in slang(RIZZ)
  4. 4.Opposite of "nay"(YEA)
  5. 5."Big" prefix(MEGA)

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About the Monday, September 28, 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 MOVIE, answering “What a best-selling book might be adapted into.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.