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The Mini Crossword is a nice break from the tougher puzzles, and it takes only a fraction of the time of the vaunted, regular New York Times Crossword puzzle.
Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It’s not too tricky today. Read on for all the answers.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Noise heard in an Aflac commercial
Answer: QUACK
6A clue: ___ Fester, “Wednesday” character played by Fred Armisen
Answer: UNCLE
7A clue: Total moron
Answer: IDIOT
8A clue: Total, as expenses
Answer: RUNTO
9A clue: Containers for some basement parties
Answer: KEGS
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 17, 2026.NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini down clues and answers
1D clue: Unique mannerism
Answer: QUIRK
2D clue: Excessive, as criticism or punishment
Answer: UNDUE
3D clue: Scoring 100% on
Answer: ACING
4D clue: Lumps in non-homogenized milk
Answer: CLOTS
5D clue: Kind of high-fat, low-carb diet
Answer: KETO
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