NYT Mini Crossword Answers — Sept 6, 2025 (Saturday)

Saturday’s NYT Mini Crossword on Sept 6, 2025 is one of those extra-long weekend puzzles that rewards a mix of trivia and pattern recognition. If you got stuck in a corner, here’s a clean, shareable answer key plus a few quick hints to sharpen your solving flow next time.

Full answers (across)

1A: FDR — U.S. prez who served four terms
4A: HIE — Hurry, in Shakespearean English
7A: IRELAND — Only country with a harp as national emblem
9A: BACARDI — Big name in rum
10A: CARDIB — Most #1 hits by a female rapper (5)
11A: SUNDIAL — Ancient time-tracking device
12A: ALT — Ctrl-___-Del
13A: NNE — Opposite of SSW
14A: WAS — Used to be
15A: GAS — Jupiter or Saturn, primarily

Full answers (down)

1D: FIB — Small lie
2D: DRACULA — Whom Count von Count parodies
3D: RECANTS — Takes back, as testimony
4D: HARDING — 1920s U.S. president
5D: INDIANA — Home to the WNBA’s Fever
6D: EDIBLES — Weed gummies
8D: LARD — Cooking grease
11D: SAW — Observed

Quick solving tips

• Start with short fill (3–4 letters) — these unlock long crosses fast.
• Proper nouns and themed entries (like IRELAND, BACARDI) often anchor the grid — confirm crosses before filling.
• If a Saturday mini feels stumperish, scan for familiar abbreviation patterns (NNE, ALT, FDR) — they’re the puzzle’s friend.

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