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Daily Mini — Friday, September 11, 2026

Daily Mini - Friday, September 11, 2026

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Across

1.Sudanese people.
5.River in Finisterre.
7.Period of time: Fr.
8.Chinese province home to Tianmen Mountain National Park
9.Belted out

Down

1.Hebrew letter
2.Abdominal ailment
3.Former Muslim state near Lake Chad
4.Swampy forest region of Siberia.
6.Part of the U. S.: Abbr.

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About This Mini Crossword

Mini crossword from Friday, September 11, 2026 — a compact 5x5 grid with 10 clues (5 across, 5 down). Designed to be solved in minutes, these puzzles are perfect for a quick mental workout during a coffee break or commute.

Mini crosswords use tight, clever cluing to pack a satisfying challenge into a small grid. Every letter counts - a single wrong answer affects multiple words.

Puzzle details:
  • • Grid: 5x5
  • • Across clues: 5
  • • Down clues: 5
  • • Published: Friday, September 11, 2026

Tips for Solving Mini Crosswords

Mini crosswords reward a slightly different approach than full-size grids. Here's how to solve them efficiently:

  • • Start with short answers - 3-letter words often have fewer possibilities
  • • Use crossings early - in a 5x5 every answer intersects multiple others
  • • Think concisely - mini clues often use compact phrasing and abbreviations
  • • Aim for speed - these puzzles are designed to be completed in 1-3 minutes
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