Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Sept. 18

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The Mini Crossword is a nice break from the tougher puzzles, and it takes only a fraction of the time of the vaunted, regular New York Times Crossword puzzle.

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It’s a pretty simple one today. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: San Francisco’s rail system
Answer: BART

 5A clue: Response to a funny text
Answer: LMAO

6A clue: Like beer from the tap, often
Answer: FOAMY

7A clue: Move like honey
Answer: OOZE

8A clue: Group of Marvel superheroes
Answer: XMEN

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 18, 2026.NYT/Screenshot by CNET

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Open up, as a flower
Answer: BLOOM

2D clue: Wow
Answer: AMAZE

3D clue: Noodle dish in a rich broth
Answer: RAMEN

4D clue: Happy Meal inclusion
Answer: TOY

6D clue: Animal known scientifically as “Vulpes vulpes”
Answer: FOX

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