Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Sept. 23

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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 a nice easy one today. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: “Sorry about that!”
Answer: OOPS

 5A clue: Not-so-tacky clothing material that rhymes with “tacky”
Answer: KHAKI

7A clue: Paula who judged on “American Idol”
Answer: ABDUL

8A clue: “___ never believe this …”
Answer: YOULL

9A clue: Long-haired Himalayan animals
Answer: YAKS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Just fine
Answer: OKAY

2D clue: “Well, this oughta be good!”
Answer: OHBOY

3D clue: Italian city where “The Taming of the Shrew” is set
Answer: PADUA

4D clue: Walk around stealthily
Answer: SKULK

6D clue: Society’s woes
Answer: ILLS

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