September 30, 2026archive
NYT Mini Crossword — September 30, 2026
Hints — one at a time
Hint 1 of 5
Today's grid opens across with the replies you'd send to a party invitation, then a phrase meaning something was completely finished off, food-wise.
Hint 2 of 5
Continue across with a juicy tropical fruit, and a musical group made up of eight performers.
Hint 3 of 5
The last across answer describes short, funny performances often seen on sketch comedy shows.
Hint 4 of 5
Down starts with the last name of the actor known for "Hamilton" and "In the Heights," and a tall pile of pancakes.
Hint 5 of 5
Finish down with the largest cup size at Starbucks, the body of water near Seattle, and what parking garages, ladybugs, and dominoes all share.
The answer — spoilers!
Reveal the full answer
- "Yes, I can come," "No, we're out of town," etc. — RSVPS
- Devoured entirely — ATEUP
- Sweet tropical fruit — MANGO
- Group of eight — OCTET
- Short comedic performances — SKITS
- Anthony ___, star of "Hamilton" and "In the Heights" — RAMOS
- Pile of pancakes — STACK
- 20-ounce Starbucks size — VENTI
- Seattle's ___ Sound — PUGET
- What parking garages, ladybugs and dominoes all have — SPOTS
This puzzle by the numbers
- 5 across, 5 down
- RSVPS (5)
Counted from our own archive of NYT Mini Crossword answers — not published anywhere else.
