Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Sept. 12
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Let's get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 12, 2025.
1A clue: Ink-squirting creatureAnswer: SQUID
6A clue: HandbagAnswer: PURSE
7A clue: Wolverine's alias in "X-Men"Answer: LOGAN
8A clue: Enjoyed dinner at home, sayAnswer: ATEIN
9A clue: Stuffed animal named after the 26th president of the United StatesAnswer: TEDDY
Mini down clues and answers1D clue: Sound of a cupcake hitting the floor, frosting-firstAnswer: SPLAT
2D clue: Common feature of a news articleAnswer: QUOTE
3D clue: Tried to convinceAnswer: URGED
4D clue: "Since you didn't hear me the first time ..."Answer: ISAID
5D clue: Name in a breakfast restaurant chainAnswer: DENNY
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