NYT Mini Crossword Answers for September 11, 2023
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 J__ · 4A A____ · 7A W____ · 8A S____ · 9A T__ · 1D J___ · 2D A___ · 3D M____ · 5D O___ · 6D F___
Across
1A: Traffic tie-up
4A: Distant and unfriendly
ALOOF · more answers for this clue
7A: Roald Dahl character who sports a purple coat and green trousers
WONKA · more answers for this clue
8A: Having a serious expression
STERN · more answers for this clue
9A: Chasing game
Down
1D: 1975 hit movie filmed largely at sea
JAWS · more answers for this clue
2D: Tons and tons
ALOT · more answers for this clue
3D: "Impression, Sunrise" painter
MONET · more answers for this clue
5D: Vegetable that becomes gooey when cooked
OKRA · more answers for this clue
6D: Sharp canine
FANG · more answers for this clue
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JAM
ALOOF
WONKA
STERN
TAG
FAQ
1-Across: Traffic tie-up
JAM.
4-Across: Distant and unfriendly
ALOOF.
7-Across: Roald Dahl character who sports a purple coat and green trousers
WONKA.
8-Across: Having a serious expression
STERN.
9-Across: Chasing game
TAG.
1-Down: 1975 hit movie filmed largely at sea
JAWS.
2-Down: Tons and tons
ALOT.
3-Down: "Impression, Sunrise" painter
MONET.
5-Down: Vegetable that becomes gooey when cooked
OKRA.
6-Down: Sharp canine
FANG.