Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Sept. 17
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Let's get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 17, 2025.
1A clue: MiddlingAnswer: SOSO
5A clue: Attractive, muscular guyAnswer: HUNK
6A clue: 1/23/45 and 6/7/89Answer: DATES
7A clue: Big name in flat-pack furnitureAnswer: IKEA
8A clue: Job benefitAnswer: PERK
Mini down clues and answers1D clue: Ice cream drinkAnswer: SHAKE
2D clue: Word with space or BanksAnswer: OUTER
3D clue: Quarterback running playAnswer: SNEAK
4D clue: Signs off onAnswer: OKS
6D clue: Buy the ___ (investing strategy)Answer: DIP
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