NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 12. September, 2026
The Mini #24210 for Saturday, September 12, 2026 is a 7x7 grid with 17 clues (7 Across, 10 Down), starting with 1-Across: “If you order "ostriche" on an Italian menu, you actually get these”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
8 Across: Microsoft's A.I. assistant (7 letters)
9 Across: Move-in-ready, as a house for sale (7 letters)
10 Across: Home's opposite, on scoreboards (4 letters)
11 Across: Old and classic, as a car (7 letters)
15 Across: They're revved with a "Vroom!" (7 letters)
16 Across: M, on a form (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: Span from C to C, in music (6 letters)
2 Down: "Fine, I give up" (6 letters)
3 Down: Pounced (6 letters)
4 Down: Young boy saved by Scrooge's change of heart (7 letters)
5 Down: Antlered animal of the Rockies (3 letters)
6 Down: Fish eggs (3 letters)
7 Down: Home with a trough of slop (3 letters)
12 Down: Actress de Armas (3 letters)
13 Down: Stylist's goo (3 letters)
14 Down: Suffix with Vietnam and Senegal (3 letters)
How NYT Mini Crossword Works
The NYT Mini Crossword is a bite-sized daily puzzle created by Joel Fagliano. Unlike the standard 15x15 daily crossword, the Mini uses a compact grid — usually 5x5, sometimes larger on Saturdays — designed to be solved in a few minutes. Today's Mini is 7x7 with 17 clues, and its longest answer is 7 letters.
- Across & Down Clues are divided into horizontal (Across) and vertical (Down) directions with numbers matching grid coordinates.
- Progressive Hints Use Hint 1 for a descriptive nudge or Hint 2 for starting and ending letter bounds before using full reveals.
- Daily Reset New Mini puzzles drop daily at 10:00 PM EST on weekdays/Saturdays and 6:00 PM EST on Sundays.
NYT Mini FAQ for September 12, 2026
How many clues are in the September 12, 2026 NYT Mini crossword?
The Mini (#24210, 2026-09-12) has 17 clues — 7 Across and 10 Down.
What size is the September 12, 2026 Mini grid?
A 7x7 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
7 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.