New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- The NYT Mini Crossword answers for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, are here for anyone who has hit a wall on today's compact but deceptively clever grid. The latest puzzle mixes everyday language, pop culture, food, geography, and a few clues that rely on seeing the same word from more than one angle.

For regular players of The New York Times Mini Crossword, the appeal is its speed. The grid is small enough to solve during a coffee break, but a single stubborn clue can still bring an otherwise fast run to a halt. Today's puzzle is no exception.

The September 30 Mini includes clues about invitation responses, eating something completely, tropical fruit, groups of eight, short comedy performances, Broadway actor Anth...