NYT Mini Crossword Answers for September 18, 2025
Updated
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Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A C__ · 4A T___ · 6A O____ · 8A S____ · 9A S___ · 1D C___ · 2D H____ · 3D I____ · 5D N___ · 7D N__
Across
1A: With 4-Across, another nickname for the Windy City
CHI ·
4A: See 1-Across
TOWN ·
6A: Constellation known for the three stars across its middle
ORION · more answers for this clue
8A: Burrito bowl topping
SALSA · more answers for this clue
9A: Whole bunch (of)
SLEW · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Some Silicon Valley execs, for short
CTOS · more answers for this clue
2D: Dances that involve lifting a married couple in chairs
HORAS · more answers for this clue
3D: "You can count on me"
IWILL · more answers for this clue
5D: Front part of an airplane
NOSE · more answers for this clue
7D: "Heck ___!"
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CHI
TOWN
ORION
SALSA
SLEW
FAQ
1-Across: With 4-Across, another nickname for the Windy City
CHI.
4-Across: See 1-Across
TOWN.
6-Across: Constellation known for the three stars across its middle
ORION.
8-Across: Burrito bowl topping
SALSA.
9-Across: Whole bunch (of)
SLEW.
1-Down: Some Silicon Valley execs, for short
CTOS.
2-Down: Dances that involve lifting a married couple in chairs
HORAS.
3-Down: "You can count on me"
IWILL.
5-Down: Front part of an airplane
NOSE.
7-Down: "Heck ___!"
NAW.