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Mini Crossword Hints — September 22, 2026

Open one clue at a time. Each row moves from gentle nudge to stronger help without revealing the full answer.

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1 Across: Enthusiastic, like a big fanHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about how someone acts when they really love a hobby or team.
  2. Hint 2: This word describes a super enthusiastic supporter, like a devoted sports fan.
  3. Hint 3: It means extremely eager or passionate, and it starts with A.
5 Across: Took a position in an argumentHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about picking a stance during a debate.
  2. Hint 2: This is what you did when you supported one point of view over another.
  3. Hint 3: It means aligned or supported a position, and it starts with S.
7 Across: Common pain reliever brandHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a brand you might find in a medicine cabinet.
  2. Hint 2: It's a well-known over-the-counter pain relief brand, often used for headaches.
  3. Hint 3: It's a common pain reliever brand name, and it starts with A.
8 Across: Simple and unadornedHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about something with no extra decoration or complexity.
  2. Hint 2: This word describes something basic, clear, and without frills.
  3. Hint 3: It means simple or unadorned, and it starts with P.
9 Across: Trusted partner or friendHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about someone you can always count on.
  2. Hint 2: This word describes a partner you trust completely, like a close companion in a cause.
  3. Hint 3: It means a trusted friend or supporter, and it starts with A.

Down

1 Down: Right away, in an office memoHint
  1. Hint 1: This is office shorthand for urgency.
  2. Hint 2: It's an abbreviation meaning 'immediately' that you'd see in a memo or email.
  3. Hint 3: It means right away, and it starts with A.
2 Down: Fancy country houseHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about a luxurious home in the countryside.
  2. Hint 2: This word describes a grand estate or mansion, often found in Europe.
  3. Hint 3: It means a fancy country house, and it starts with V.
3 Down: Absolutely perfectHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about something so perfectly suited that you couldn't imagine it better.
  2. Hint 2: This word describes something that's exactly what you'd wish for, flawless in every way.
  3. Hint 3: It means absolutely perfect or fitting, and it starts with I.
4 Down: Angel's oppositeHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about the opposite of a heavenly figure.
  2. Hint 2: This word describes a wicked or mischievous being, often depicted with horns.
  3. Hint 3: It means the opposite of an angel, and it starts with D.
6 Down: Refuse to admitHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about refusing to accept something as true.
  2. Hint 2: This word means to say something isn't true or to refuse a request.
  3. Hint 3: It means to refuse to admit or acknowledge something, and it starts with D.

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September 22, 2026 Mini Crossword hints FAQ

Are these hints for the September 22, 2026 Mini Crossword?
Yes. Every clue on this page is for the September 22, 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/2026-09-22 reveals one answer at a time.