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Need help finishing the NYT Mini for Thursday, September 18, 2025? Start with the clue hints below; the full across and down answer key is marked as spoilers.
Hints for Thursday, September 18, 2025
Use these letter cues if you want a nudge without seeing the complete solution.
Quick Recap
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Across
- 1A: Paired with 4A to make a Chicago nickname; ends in I.
- 4A: Completes the Chicago nickname with 1A; ends in N.
- 6A: A constellation known for three stars in a row; starts with O.
- 8A: A burrito bowl topping; ends in A.
- 9A: “Whole bunch (of)”; starts with S.
Down
- 1D: Some Silicon Valley executives, abbreviated; starts with C.
- 2D: Dances that involve lifting a married couple in chairs; ends in S.
- 3D: “You can count on me”; starts with I.
- 5D: Front part of an airplane; starts with N.
- 7D: “Heck ___!”; ends with W.
Spoilers: NYT Mini answers
Across
| Entry | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8A | Burrito bowl topping | SALSA |
| 9A | Whole bunch (of) | SLEW |
Down
| Entry | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | Some Silicon Valley execs, for short | CTOS |
| 2D | Dances that involve lifting a married couple in chairs | HORAS |
| 3D | “You can count on me” | IWILL |
| 5D | Front part of an airplane | NOSE |
| 7D | “Heck ___!” | NAW |
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