Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Sept. 13

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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. Today’s isn’t too bad, and the Mitch Hedberg joke at 4-Down is pretty funny.

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: ___ Sun (juice drink)
Answer: CAPRI

6A clue: Maximum poker bet
Answer: ALLIN

7A clue: With 9-Across, injury treated with a raw steak in old cartoons
Answer: BLACK

8A clue: Only
Answer: LONE

9A clue: With 7-Across, application on a football player’s face
Answer: EYE

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 13, 2026.NYT/Screenshot by CNET

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: The “C” of CNN
Answer: CABLE

2D clue: Metal mixture
Answer: ALLOY

3D clue: What Superman is mistaken for
Answer: PLANE

4D clue: “___ is great when you’re hungry and you want 2,000 of something”: Mitch Hedberg
Answer: RICE

5D clue: Printer’s supply
Answer: INK

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