NYT Mini Crossword Answers for September 21, 2025
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 H___ · 6A T____ · 7A S___ · 8A P___ · 1D S____ · 2D P____ · 3D E____ · 4D D__ · 6D T__
Across
1A: Went illegally fast
SPED · more answers for this clue
5A: It might have some highlights
HAIR · more answers for this clue
6A: Pair for a griller
TONGS · more answers for this clue
7A: Meyers of late-night comedy
SETH · more answers for this clue
8A: "Hey you! Over here!"
PSST · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Pair of ___
SHOES · more answers for this clue
2D: Pair of ___
PANTS · more answers for this clue
3D: Number of stories in the Leaning Tower of Pisa
EIGHT · more answers for this clue
4D: Many characters on "The Pitt": Abbr.
6D: Recipe amt.
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SPED
HAIR
TONGS
SETH
PSST
FAQ
1-Across: Went illegally fast
SPED.
5-Across: It might have some highlights
HAIR.
6-Across: Pair for a griller
TONGS.
7-Across: Meyers of late-night comedy
SETH.
8-Across: "Hey you! Over here!"
PSST.
1-Down: Pair of ___
SHOES.
2-Down: Pair of ___
PANTS.
3-Down: Number of stories in the Leaning Tower of Pisa
EIGHT.
4-Down: Many characters on "The Pitt": Abbr.
DRS.
6-Down: Recipe amt.
TSP.