Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Sept. 25

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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? Today’s puzzle isn’t too difficult, but you’ll have to know a pertinent fact about Greece. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Dogs and cats … or less commonly, frogs and rats
Answer: PETS

5A clue: Highway off-ramp
Answer: EXIT

6A clue: Chance to hit a homer
Answer: ATBAT

8A clue: Largest island of Greece
Answer: CRETE

9A clue: Strongly disliked
Answer: HATED

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 25, 2026.NYT/Screenshot by CNET

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Fruit on a Georgia license plate
Answer: PEACH

2D clue: The “E” of ESP
Answer: EXTRA

3D clue: Region on the north side of Mount Everest
Answer: TIBET

4D clue: Governor’s responsibility
Answer: STATE

7D clue: Danson of “The Good Place”
Answer: TED

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