NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Monday, September 30

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Love crossword puzzles but don’t have time for a full-sized one in the daily paper? That’s exactly where The Mini comes in! It’s the bite-sized version of the New York Times’ iconic crossword puzzle, designed to give you a quick brain workout in just a fraction of the time. On average, most players finish it in a little over a minute. But don’t be fooled by its size—The Mini can still throw some tricky clues your way, and getting stuck on just one clue can be the difference between beating your personal best or getting frustrated!

Just like we help with Wordle and Connections, we’re here to give you a hand with today’s Mini if you’re feeling stuck. Below, you’ll find today’s answers to The Mini crossword to keep your puzzle streak going strong.

 

NYT Mini Crossword answers today

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Across:

  1. What Jacuzzis, airports, and the N.F.L. all have in common – JETS
  2. Film franchise featuring Facehuggers – ALIEN
  3. Use a loom – WEAVE
  4. Threaded fastener – SCREW
  5. Gets kissed by the sun – TANS

Down:

  1. Film that was the highest-grossing of all time before “Star Wars” was released – JAWS
  2. Vote into office – ELECT
  3. Headwear at a pageant – TIARA
  4. Number used to spell “L” on a calculator – SEVEN
  5. “I want the ___, not the weather” – NEWS

Hope this helps you with today’s puzzle!