NYT Mini Crossword Answers for September 26, 2021
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Joel Fagliano.
No spoilers until you tap Reveal.
Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A S___ · 5A T____ · 7A U____ · 8A N____ · 9A N___ · 1D S___ · 2D A____ · 3D L____ · 4D T____ · 6D K___
Across
1A: Pepper's partner
SALT · more answers for this clue
5A: Minor adjustment
TWEAK · more answers for this clue
7A: Taste described as a "meaty, savory deliciousness"
UMAMI · more answers for this clue
8A: Belly button
NAVEL · more answers for this clue
9A: Empty ___ (situation for college parents)
NEST · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Shock
STUN · more answers for this clue
2D: "Shoot!"
AWMAN · more answers for this clue
3D: Hit the road
LEAVE · more answers for this clue
4D: Takes the wildness out of
TAMES · more answers for this clue
6D: Traditional wear for a Scottish groom
KILT · more answers for this clue
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SALT
TWEAK
UMAMI
NAVEL
NEST
FAQ
1-Across: Pepper's partner
SALT.
5-Across: Minor adjustment
TWEAK.
7-Across: Taste described as a "meaty, savory deliciousness"
UMAMI.
8-Across: Belly button
NAVEL.
9-Across: Empty ___ (situation for college parents)
NEST.
1-Down: Shock
STUN.
2-Down: "Shoot!"
AWMAN.
3-Down: Hit the road
LEAVE.
4-Down: Takes the wildness out of
TAMES.
6-Down: Traditional wear for a Scottish groom
KILT.