Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Sept. 17
Here are the answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 17, 2026.
The New York Times Mini Crossword answers for Thursday, September 17 have been released. The puzzle is a more manageable alternative to the regular New York Times Crossword.
For the 1A clue, "Noise heard in an Aflac commercial," the answer is QUACK. The 6A clue asks for the name of a "___ Fester, 'Wednesday' character played by Fred Armisen," and the answer is UNCLE.
Containers for some basement parties are KEGS, as hinted by the 9A clue. Excessive criticism or punishment is described as being UNDUE. In the 4D clue "Lumps in non-homogenized milk," the answer is CLOTS. Finally, the 5D clue "Kind of high-fat, low-carb diet" is answered by KETO.
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