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Mini Crossword Answers Today

September 25, 2026

Open Across and Down answers one clue at a time.

Mini grid

Solve the Mini with Across/Down reveals, or open the full answer list when you are stuck.

Reveal full answers

Across

  • 1. Morning drink — TEA
  • 4. Quick nap — REST
  • 5. Tiny — MINI
  • 6. Garden plot — BED

Down

  • 1. Tree fluid — SAP
  • 2. Before — ERE
  • 3. Possess — OWN
  • 4. Sprint — RUN

Gentle hints

Hint 1

Start with the shortest Across fill.

Hint 2

Use crossings before opening every answer.

Reveal one clue at a time

Keep solving with crossings. Only tap Reveal on the clue that is blocking you.

Across

1.Morning drinkReveal

Three letters

TEA

4.Quick napReveal

Four letters

REST

5.TinyReveal

Self-referential

MINI

6.Garden plotReveal

Three letters

BED

Down

1.Tree fluidReveal

Sticky

SAP

2.BeforeReveal

Poetic

ERE

3.PossessReveal

Have

OWN

4.SprintReveal

Three letters

RUN

Full Mini answers

Plain list for quick scanning after you finish. Stays closed until you choose to open it.

Show full Mini list

Across

  • 1. Morning drink: TEA
  • 4. Quick nap: REST
  • 5. Tiny: MINI
  • 6. Garden plot: BED

Down

  • 1. Tree fluid: SAP
  • 2. Before: ERE
  • 3. Possess: OWN
  • 4. Sprint: RUN

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FAQ

Can I reveal one clue only?

Yes. Each Across and Down row has its own Reveal control.

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Fill across/down arrays for the date, set published true, then deploy.