Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers and Hints – Sep 20, 2025
Need help with today’s puzzle? We’ve got all the clues and answers you’re looking for.
Looking for today’s NYT Mini Crossword answers? You’re in the right place! Here, you’ll find complete hints, solutions, and daily tips for the Mini Crossword, as well as answers for other popular New York Times puzzles like Wordle, Strands, Connections, and Connections: Sports Edition.
Need a little guidance to solve today’s Mini Crossword? Keep reading for helpful hints, strategies, and expert tips to make your puzzle-solving smoother.
For those interested in today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition, and Strands answers, you can also check CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page for a full set of solutions.
Want to sharpen your crossword skills? Don’t miss our Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword—packed with advice to help you complete puzzles faster and more accurately.
Now, let’s dive into today’s Mini Crossword clues and answers and get solving!
Across
See who can get there the fastest
The answer is Race.
Comic actor Sandler
The answer is Adam.
Acronym for a pro-housing movement
The answer is Yimby.
Fencing sword
The answer is Epee.
Org. that certifies foods as “Organic”
The answer is USDA.
Down Clues
Beam of sunshine
The answer is Ray.
French goodbye
The answer is Adieu.
Places where bug juice is served and color wars are waged
The answer is Camps.
Plant deep (within)
The answer is Embed.
Rooms with toilets, in European shorthand
The answer is Yea.
Quick Tips for Solving the NYT Mini Crossword
Guess and refine. If a clue feels uncertain, fill in your best guess. You can adjust it as more letters appear.
Switch between Across and Down. Stuck on one side? Move to the other—it often reveals letters that help solve the first.
Expect wordplay. Mini Crossword creators love clever twists. Look for alternative meanings or puns when clues seem tricky.
