Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Sept. 22

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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? It took me a little longer than they usually do, but it’s not terribly tough. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: What fills the Venn diagram of “Spider-Man” and “the Internet”
Answer: WEB

4A clue: Pack, as a mover might
Answer: BOXUP

6A clue: “Adios ___!”
Answer: AMIGO

7A clue: Large stringed instrument
Answer: CELLO

8A clue: Prepare to pop the question
Answer: KNEEL

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 22, 2026.NYT/Screenshot by CNET

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Alcott’s “Little ___”
Answer: WOMEN

2D clue: Political leader unwelcome at home
Answer: EXILE

3D clue: Small brass instrument
Answer: BUGLE

4D clue: Support politically
Answer: BACK

5D clue: Site of cannonballs and bellyflops
Answer: POOL

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