The New York Times Mini Crossword for Tuesday, Sept. 22 is a quick puzzle with a few clues that may require a second look. Here are the completed grid’s answers.
Mini Across Answers
1A clue: What fills the Venn diagram of “Spider-Man” and “the Internet”
Answer: WEB
4A clue: Pack, as a mover might
Answer: BOXUP
6A clue: “Adios ___!”
Answer: AMIGO
7A clue: Large stringed instrument
Answer: CELLO
8A clue: Prepare to pop the question
Answer: KNEEL

Mini Down Answers
1D clue: Alcott’s “Little ___”
Answer: WOMEN
2D clue: Political leader unwelcome at home
Answer: EXILE
3D clue: Small brass instrument
Answer: BUGLE
4D clue: Support politically
Answer: BACK
5D clue: Site of cannonballs and bellyflops
Answer: POOL
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