The NY Times Mini Crossword September 16, 2026 puzzle by Adam Aaronson is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Dallas hooper, for short MAV
- 4 Something to R.S.V.P. to EVENT
- 7 Kind of patio that shares its name with a Hawaiian island LANAI
- 8 Heavyweight in an industry TITAN
- 9 Straight ___, every part of every letter in this puzzle’s grid LINE
Down
- 1 Turn gooey, as cheese MELT
- 2 To no ___ (unsuccessfully) AVAIL
- 3 Large size at Starbucks VENTI
- 5 Flatbread sometimes brushed with garlic butter NAAN
- 6 Sharp part of a fork TINE
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