The Mini is a smaller iteration of The New York Times‘ renowned daily crossword. While the complete crossword provides a more extensive challenge that demands both skill and perseverance, The Mini offers a unique experience.
Featuring only a handful of clues, the daily puzzle acts as a speed contest for numerous fans.
When an arduous clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be quite frustrating! If you find yourself stumped on The Mini — akin to Wordle and Connections — we’ve got your back.
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Below are the clues and solutions for NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, Sept. 22, 2025:
Across
Barker who hosted “The Price Is Right”
The solution is Bob.
(Base x height) / 2, for a triangle
The solution is Area.
Bouncy toys in a playroom
The solution is Balls.
Budget for
The solution is Allot.
Busy buzzers … and letters appearing at the beginning of each clue in this puzzle
The solution is Bees.
Down
Baked dessert drenched in rum
The solution is Baba.
Major brand in dental hygiene products
The solution is Oral B.
“Beauty and the Beast” lead character
The solution is Belle.
Balm component with calming characteristics
The solution is Aloe.
Bourbon and Beale: Abbr.
The solution is Sts.
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