The NYT Mini Crossword is now available for solving on September 9

• The NYT Mini Crossword on September 9 is the most challenging of the week.
• Players can solve it for free on the website or in the app.
• The questions cover various themes, from music to sports.

On September 9, 2025, a new NYT Mini Crossword was released, which turned out to be the most challenging of the week. In this crossword, both short and long answers are used, which require more time for solving.

The NYT Mini Crossword is free for players on the New York Times website or in the NYT Games app. However, to access previous crosswords, a subscription to NYT Games is required.

Among the questions that appear in the crossword are: "Friendly and simple" (answer: AMIABLE), "Self-important" (answer: POMPOUS), and "A tool for preparing meals" (answer: EGG).

The crossword consists of 15 questions, some of which relate to different themes, such as music, sports, and everyday items. Answers to the questions include words like "AIRPLAY" for radio exposure for songs and "LUMBAR" for support of the lower back.

This crossword is part of a larger collection of games offered by the New York Times, including Wordle and other games.