The Tuesday, September 30, 2025, NYT Mini Crossword answers are below. If you want to solve it yourself, stop before the spoiler warning; a few clue nudges come first.
Hints for the September 30 Mini
- 1-Across: A sound made when you’re cold.
- 4-Across: The golf surface where you putt.
- 6-Across: The grid spells out “You’ve” without punctuation.
- 7-Across: A drawback, described as a mathematical sign.
- 8-Across: Rested overnight.
- 1-Down: An oven setting that can be high or low.
- 2-Down: Reunite, as former classmates might.
- 3-Down: Make an engine rev; the grid omits the space.
- 4-Down: Places where weightlifters may have people assist them.
- 5-Down: Where a bird lays eggs.
Spoiler warning: full answer key
The answers below reveal the complete grid.
Across
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1A. “Exclamation made with a shiver” | BRR |
| 4A. “Putt ’er there!” | GREEN |
| 6A. “___ gotta be kidding me!” | YOUVE |
| 7A. “Negative attribute, so to speak” | MINUS |
| 8A. “Got some shut-eye” | SLEPT |
Down
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1D. “Oven button with a ‘high’ or ‘low’ setting” | BROIL |
| 2D. “Get together again, like alumni” | REUNE |
| 3D. “Make go ‘Vroom!’” | REVUP |
| 4D. “Spots where you might spot some spotters” | GYMS |
| 5D. “Egg container” | NEST |
Why a few answers may look unusual
YOUVE is entered without its apostrophe, and REVUP without a space. “Putt ’er there!” points to the green, while “spotters” means people helping lifters at gyms.
Where to play
The Mini is available through the NYT Games app or the web Mini page. The cited answer guide says another Mini unlocks nightly; it does not establish current subscription terms, account requirements, or regional availability.
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