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Mini Crossword Hints — September 15, 2026

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1 Across: Show off verballyHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about someone talking big about their own accomplishments.
  2. Hint 2: This is what you call boasting or showing off with words.
  3. Hint 3: To boast loudly about yourself; starts with B.
5 Across: Money used in France and GermanyHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about currency used across much of Europe.
  2. Hint 2: This is the shared money used by many European countries, including France and Germany.
  3. Hint 3: Common European currency; starts with E.
7 Across: Halloween handoutHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about what kids receive when they knock on doors in costumes.
  2. Hint 2: This is the sweet item given out on October 31st, often paired with a trick.
  3. Hint 3: A candy or snack given to trick-or-treaters; starts with T.
8 Across: Jolly gift-giver in redHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about the figure children write letters to in December.
  2. Hint 2: This jolly character delivers presents and wears a red suit with a white beard.
  3. Hint 3: The gift-giver associated with Christmas; starts with S.
9 Across: FinalHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about something that comes after everything else.
  2. Hint 2: This describes the very end or final item in a sequence.
  3. Hint 3: Coming after all others; starts with L.

Down

1 Down: Wagers at a casinoHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about what gamblers place at a casino table.
  2. Hint 2: These are the amounts of money risked on the outcome of a game.
  3. Hint 3: Money staked in gambling; starts with B.
2 Down: Like the countrysideHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about how you'd describe life away from cities.
  2. Hint 2: This word describes farmland, open fields, and countryside living.
  3. Hint 3: Relating to the countryside; starts with R.
3 Down: Sports stadiumHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about where a big sports event or concert might be held.
  2. Hint 2: This is a large enclosed venue used for sports and entertainment.
  3. Hint 3: A large venue for sports events; starts with A.
4 Down: Farm animals that butt heads?Hint
  1. Hint 1: Think about animals often seen on a farm that like to headbutt things.
  2. Hint 2: These animals are known for eating almost anything and butting heads playfully.
  3. Hint 3: Horned farm animals that butt heads; starts with G.
6 Down: Baseball figure like batting average, brieflyHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about how sports commentators abbreviate numerical performance data.
  2. Hint 2: This is short for a number like batting average or ERA in baseball.
  3. Hint 3: Abbreviated term for a performance number; starts with S.

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September 15, 2026 Mini Crossword hints FAQ

Are these hints for the September 15, 2026 Mini Crossword?
Yes. Every clue on this page is for the September 15, 2026 puzzle, with three progressive hints each — from a gentle nudge to a stronger push, but never the full answer.
Is this the NYT Mini hints page?
No. This is an independent daily mini crossword. It is not affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by, or endorsed by The New York Times.
What is the difference between hints and the answer key?
Hints move you toward the answer one step at a time so you can still solve it yourself. If you want to see a solution outright, the answer key at /answers/2026-09-15 reveals one answer at a time.