NYT Mini Crossword Answers — Sept 8, 2025, | Monday Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers — Monday, Sept. 8, 2025

Back to the grind! Here are the answers and clues for today’s NYT Mini Crossword. Monday’s puzzle is typically quick and accessible, making it a great way to ease into the week.

Across Clues and Answers

• 1A. Music purchases of the ’90s and early 2000s → CDS
• 4A. Eco-conscious diaper option → CLOTH
• 6A. Styles of singing? → HARRY (as in Harry Styles)
• 7A. Invite to one’s loft, say → ASK UP
• 8A. What “yellow” and “mellow” do → RHYME

Down Clues and Answers

• 1D. What yellow and purple do, some say → CLASH
• 2D. Like many an endearing goofball → DORKY
• 3D. Play, as a guitar → STRUM
• 4D. Burn slightly → CHAR
• 5D. Overblown promotion → HYPE

Puzzle Notes

Monday Minis are usually straightforward, but today’s 6-Across might have stumped some: “Styles of singing?” cleverly refers to pop star Harry Styles rather than traditional singing styles. Other clues, like CDS or CLOTH, are simple and nostalgic for many solvers.

This small, digestible puzzle is perfect for a quick morning challenge or a brief break during the day.

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