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Today’s Mini Crossword plays off some fun city names in various states. I knew two of them, but 8-Across stumped me until I completed the Down clues. Need help? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 16, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Catch, as a ride
Answer: HITCH
6A clue: Where Moscow (pop. 25,435) can be found in the U.S.
Answer: IDAHO
7A clue: Where Paris (pop. 24,476) can be found in the U.S.
Answer: TEXAS
8A clue: Where Belgrade (pop. 3,250) and Stockholm (pop. 250) can be found in the U.S.
Answer: MAINE
9A clue: Letters after kays
Answer: ELS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: “I’ll have another card,” in blackjack
Answer: HITME
2D clue: Optimal
Answer: IDEAL
3D clue: Some rides from the airport
Answer: TAXIS
4D clue: Jackie of martial arts films
Answer: CHAN
5D clue: Garden watering aid
Answer: HOSE