Mini-Crossword Answers from NYT on September 13

• The NYT mini-crossword on September 13 features a 5x5 grid.
• The crossword includes various clues, ranging from simple to complex.
• Players can access the crosswords through the NYT website or the app.

On September 13, 2025, a new mini-crossword was published in The New York Times. This crossword is a shorter version of the larger, traditional crossword, which is also available on the newspaper's website or in the NYT Games app.

The mini-crossword usually contains three to five clues in both directions in the 5x5 grid. Today's clues included: "Step of a treadmill" (MAST), "My ___ car – this is ..." (OTHER), "Official state mammal of Alaska and Maine" (MOOSE), "Size of a t-shirt" (SMALL), and "To slay, like a dragon" (SLAY).

In the vertical direction, there were clues such as: "Readers on time, possibly" (MOMS), "In a grain of salt, approximately ten million billion (10^16) of these" (ATOMS), "A school of fish" (SHOAL), "Automobile company named after an inventor" (TESLA), and "To be reliant on" (RELY).

Players can try to solve the crossword in a short time, as it is quick and not overly challenging. However, if they encounter difficulties, there is a possibility to check the answers.

For additional clues and hints regarding solving daily crosswords, one can refer to specialized pages.