Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Sept. 16

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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? My favorite clue is 3-Across, because I traveled to that island in February and visited a wonderful cat sanctuary there. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Dallas hooper, for short
Answer: MAV

2A clue: Something to R.S.V.P. to
Answer: EVENT

3A clue: Kind of patio that shares its name with a Hawaiian island
Answer: LANAI

4A clue: Heavyweight in an industry
Answer: TITAN

5A clue: Straight ___, every part of every letter in this puzzle’s grid
Answer: LINE

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 16, 2026.NYT/Screenshot by CNET

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Turn gooey, as cheese
Answer: MELT

2D clue: To no ___ (unsuccessfully)
Answer: AVAIL

3D clue: Large size at Starbucks
Answer: VENTI

4D clue: Flatbread sometimes brushed with garlic butter
Answer: NAAN

5D clue: Sharp part of a fork
Answer: TINE

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