Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Sept. 11

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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. But sometimes the clues can get a little confusing. I’m not a Weezer fan, but thankfully, 3-Down, asking for one of their lyrics, was a super-easy clue. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Picture puzzle where 👁️ + ❤️ + 🐑 means “I love you”
Answer: REBUS

6A clue: Its license plates read “Famous Potatoes”
Answer: IDAHO

7A clue: After-dinner coffee order
Answer: DECAF

8A clue: Distinctive feature of an aardvark
Answer: SNOUT

9A clue: Long-running show with a cold open, familiarly
Answer: SNL

Mini down clues and answers

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 11, 2026.NYT/Screenshot by CNET

1D clue: Frees (of)
Answer: RIDS

2D clue: Utopian places
Answer: EDENS

3D clue: “I’ll bring home the turkey if you bring home the ___” (Weezer lyric)
Answer: BACON

4D clue: Big name in moving trucks
Answer: UHAUL

5D clue: Word before ware or ball
Answer: SOFT

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