September 23, 2026archive
NYT Mini Crossword — September 23, 2026
Hints — one at a time
Hint 1 of 5
Today's grid opens across with an exclamation of apology, then a tan clothing fabric, and the last name of a judge on "American Idol."
Hint 2 of 5
Continue across with a contraction meaning "you will," and long-haired mountain animals found in the Himalayas.
Hint 3 of 5
Down starts with a word meaning "just fine," and an exclamation anticipating something entertaining.
Hint 4 of 5
Keep going down with the Italian city where Shakespeare set "The Taming of the Shrew."
Hint 5 of 5
Finish down with a word for moving around sneakily, and a word for society's problems or troubles.
The answer — spoilers!
Reveal the full answer
- "Sorry about that!" — OOPS
- Not-so-tacky clothing material that rhymes with "tacky" — KHAKI
- Paula who judged on "American Idol" — ABDUL
- "___ never believe this …" — YOULL
- Long-haired Himalayan animals — YAKS
- Just fine — OKAY
- "Well, this oughta be good!" — OHBOY
- Italian city where "The Taming of the Shrew" is set — PADUA
- Walk around stealthily — SKULK
- Society's woes — ILLS
This puzzle by the numbers
- 5 across, 5 down
- KHAKI (5)
Counted from our own archive of NYT Mini Crossword answers — not published anywhere else.
