NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 19. September, 2026
The Mini #24524 for Saturday, September 19, 2026 is a 6x8 grid with 18 clues (8 Across, 10 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Vacation rental”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
7 Across: When woolly mammoths and saber-toothed tigers roamed the earth (6 letters)
8 Across: Father figure? (6 letters)
9 Across: Comedian Samberg (4 letters)
10 Across: ___-bitty (4 letters)
13 Across: Canada's capital (6 letters)
15 Across: April 1st prankster (6 letters)
16 Across: Like the tongues of snakes (6 letters)
Down
1 Down: Famed opera with over 1,000 performances at the Met (4 letters)
2 Down: "As far as ___ tell ..." (4 letters)
3 Down: Frequent visitor to websites with "r/" in their names (8 letters)
4 Down: Wittle, e.g. (8 letters)
5 Down: Many a foreign aid grp. (3 letters)
6 Down: What a convertible sofa converts into (3 letters)
11 Down: Overly cutesy (4 letters)
12 Down: Football field unit (4 letters)
13 Down: Not working today (3 letters)
14 Down: In addition (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 6x8 with 18 clues, and its longest answer is 8 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 19, 2026
How many clues are in the September 19, 2026 NYT Mini crossword?
The Mini (#24524, 2026-09-19) has 18 clues — 8 Across and 10 Down.
What size is the September 19, 2026 Mini grid?
A 6x8 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
8 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.