“NYT Mini Crossword Answers and Hints – September 16, 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
Catch, as a ride
Answer: HITCH
Where Moscow (pop. 25,435) can be found in the U.S.
Answer: IDAHO
Where Paris (pop. 24,476) can be found in the U.S.
Answer: TEXAS
Where Belgrade (pop. 3,250) and Stockholm (pop. 250) can be found in the U.S.
Answer: MAIN
Letters after kays
Answer: ELS
Down Clues
“I’ll have another card,” in blackjack
Answer: HIT ME
Optimal
Answer: IDEAL
Some rides from the airport
Answer: TAXIS
Jackie of martial arts films
Answer: CHAN
Garden watering aid
Answer: HOSE
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.
