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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Sept. 17

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? CNET publishes daily answers and hints for Wordle, The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.

The Mini Crossword is a nice break from the tougher puzzles, and it takes only a fraction of the time of the vaunted, regular New York Times Crossword puzzle.

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It’s not too tricky today. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Noise heard in an Aflac commercial
Answer: QUACK

6A clue: ___ Fester, “Wednesday” character played by Fred Armisen
Answer: UNCLE

7A clue: Total moron
Answer: IDIOT

8A clue: Total, as expenses
Answer: RUNTO

9A clue: Containers for some basement parties
Answer: KEGS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Unique mannerism
Answer: QUIRK

2D clue: Excessive, as criticism or punishment
Answer: UNDUE

3D clue: Scoring 100% on
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