【Puri for Rent (2025)】

The Puri for Rent (2025)Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, September 26, 2024:

Across

Lights on nightstands

• The answer is Lamps.

Historic performance at Milan's La Scala or Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre

• The answer is Opera.

It's just chugging along

• The answer is Train.

Visibly muscular

• The answer is Toned.

Squirmy and fidgety

• The answer is Antsy.

Down

"That takes a ___ nerve!"

• The answer is Lotta

What might protect your shirt from a grease stain

• The answer is Apron.

Intended

• The answer is Meant.

Asks nosy questions

• The answer is Pries.

Needing a shower after a beach day

• The answer is Sandy.

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