NYT Mini Crossword Answers for September 23, 2026
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Sam Ezersky.
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Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A O___ · 5A K____ · 7A A____ · 8A Y____ · 9A Y___ · 1D O___ · 2D O____ · 3D P____ · 4D S____ · 6D I___
Across
1A: "Sorry about that!"
OOPS · more answers for this clue
5A: Not-so-tacky clothing material that rhymes with "tacky"
KHAKI · more answers for this clue
7A: Paula who judged on "American Idol"
ABDUL · more answers for this clue
8A: "___ never believe this …"
YOULL · more answers for this clue
9A: Long-haired Himalayan animals
YAKS · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Just fine
OKAY · more answers for this clue
2D: "Well, this oughta be good!"
OHBOY · more answers for this clue
3D: Italian city where "The Taming of the Shrew" is set
PADUA · more answers for this clue
4D: Walk around stealthily
SKULK · more answers for this clue
6D: Society's woes
ILLS · more answers for this clue
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OOPS
KHAKI
ABDUL
YOULL
YAKS
FAQ
1-Across: "Sorry about that!"
OOPS.
5-Across: Not-so-tacky clothing material that rhymes with "tacky"
KHAKI.
7-Across: Paula who judged on "American Idol"
ABDUL.
8-Across: "___ never believe this …"
YOULL.
9-Across: Long-haired Himalayan animals
YAKS.
1-Down: Just fine
OKAY.
2-Down: "Well, this oughta be good!"
OHBOY.
3-Down: Italian city where "The Taming of the Shrew" is set
PADUA.
4-Down: Walk around stealthily
SKULK.
6-Down: Society's woes
ILLS.