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Today’s Mini Crossword starts off with the nickname for one of my favorite midwestern cities. Pass the deep-dish pizza, please. Need help solving today’s puzzle? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 18, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: With 4-Across, another nickname for the Windy CityAnswer: CHI
4A clue: See 1-AcrossAnswer: TOWN
6A clue: Constellation known for the three stars across its middleAnswer: ORION
8A clue: Burrito bowl toppingAnswer: SALSA
9A clue: Whole bunch (of)Answer: SLEW
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Some Silicon Valley execs, for shortAnswer: CTOS
2D clue: Dances that involve lifting a married couple in chairsAnswer: HORAS
3D clue: “You can count on me”Answer: IWILL
5D clue: Front part of an airplaneAnswer: NOSE
7D clue: “Heck ___!”Answer: NAW
