Answers to the mini-crossword NYT for September 24

• Today's mini-crossword contains simple clues.
• Players can play the crossword for free on the website.
• Answers include common words and phrases.

Today's New York Times mini-crossword features a series of interesting clues and answers. In the game, participants tackle simple words and phrases that are easy to recognize.

This mini-crossword challenges players to solve a series of questions, which usually include three to five clues in the horizontal and vertical directions on a grid of 5 by 5. Although it may be simpler to play, it can still be quite engaging.

Here are the clues and answers for the mini-crossword for September 24:

Clues for the mini-crossword

1 Across: An item for a family photo - POLICE

6 Across: Burnett, who had a show from 1967 to 1978 - CAROL

7 Across: A plant that gives tequila - AGAVE

8 Across: Common receptions - RUSES

9 Across: "Are you kidding?" - YEESH

Answers to the mini-crossword

1 Down: How one might feel after a scary movie - SCARY

2 Down: Dutch capital, from "Tim" - HAGUE

3 Down: What many olives can do, but markers cannot - ERASE

4 Down: To adore - LOVES

5 Down: ___ and blood (kin) - FLESH

Players can solve the mini-crossword for free on the New York Times site or in the NYT Games app. However, a subscription to NYT Games is required for access to the older crosswords.