Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Sept. 24

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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 it’s easy to get tripped up. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Attendees of the Jellicle Ball, on Broadway
Answer: CATS

5A clue: Topping on a pizza margherita
Answer: BASIL

6A clue: President who said “The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something”
Answer: OBAMA

7A clue: Feature of many a smart toilet
Answer: BIDET

8A clue: Rattling kind of drum
Answer: SNARE

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 24, 2026.NYT/Screenshot by CNET

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: House in the woods
Answer: CABIN

2D clue: Carne ___ (beef dish)
Answer: ASADA

3D clue: Function in the Clock app
Answer: TIMER

4D clue: Rock used in roofing
Answer: SLATE

5D clue: Moves up and down in the water
Answer: BOBS

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