NYT Mini Crossword Answers for September 24, 2026
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Christina Iverson.
No spoilers until you tap Reveal.
Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A C___ · 5A B____ · 6A O____ · 7A B____ · 8A S____ · 1D C____ · 2D A____ · 3D T____ · 4D S____ · 5D B___
Across
1A: Attendees of the Jellicle Ball, on Broadway
CATS · more answers for this clue
5A: Topping on a pizza margherita
BASIL · more answers for this clue
6A: President who said "The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something"
OBAMA · more answers for this clue
7A: Feature of many a smart toilet
BIDET · more answers for this clue
8A: Rattling kind of drum
SNARE · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: House in the woods
CABIN · more answers for this clue
2D: Carne ___ (beef dish)
ASADA · more answers for this clue
3D: Function in the Clock app
TIMER · more answers for this clue
4D: Rock used in roofing
SLATE · more answers for this clue
5D: Moves up and down in the water
BOBS · more answers for this clue
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CATS
BASIL
OBAMA
BIDET
SNARE
FAQ
1-Across: Attendees of the Jellicle Ball, on Broadway
CATS.
5-Across: Topping on a pizza margherita
BASIL.
6-Across: President who said "The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something"
OBAMA.
7-Across: Feature of many a smart toilet
BIDET.
8-Across: Rattling kind of drum
SNARE.
1-Down: House in the woods
CABIN.
2-Down: Carne ___ (beef dish)
ASADA.
3-Down: Function in the Clock app
TIMER.
4-Down: Rock used in roofing
SLATE.
5-Down: Moves up and down in the water
BOBS.