NYT Mini Crossword Answers for September 14, 2026
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Christina Iverson.
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Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A C__ · 4A P___ · 5A C____ · 6A A____ · 7A R____ · 1D C____ · 2D B____ · 3D S____ · 4D P___ · 5D C__
Across
1A: Channel for "Survivor" and "Big Brother"
4A: Dessert wine
PORT · more answers for this clue
5A: Alfred Hitchcock famously made one in 40 of his 53 films
CAMEO · more answers for this clue
6A: Like elephants distinguished by their smaller rounded ears
ASIAN · more answers for this clue
7A: "The ___ Horror Show," 2026 Broadway revival with nine Tony nominations
ROCKY · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Word before relief, book or strip
COMIC · more answers for this clue
2D: Snap (off)
BREAK · more answers for this clue
3D: Cold and unfeeling
STONY · more answers for this clue
4D: El ___, West Texas metropolis
PASO · more answers for this clue
5D: Expensive gift for a 16th birthday
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CBS
PORT
CAMEO
ASIAN
ROCKY
FAQ
1-Across: Channel for "Survivor" and "Big Brother"
CBS.
4-Across: Dessert wine
PORT.
5-Across: Alfred Hitchcock famously made one in 40 of his 53 films
CAMEO.
6-Across: Like elephants distinguished by their smaller rounded ears
ASIAN.
7-Across: "The ___ Horror Show," 2026 Broadway revival with nine Tony nominations
ROCKY.
1-Down: Word before relief, book or strip
COMIC.
2-Down: Snap (off)
BREAK.
3-Down: Cold and unfeeling
STONY.
4-Down: El ___, West Texas metropolis
PASO.
5-Down: Expensive gift for a 16th birthday
CAR.