NYT Mini Crossword - September 12, 2025

1. Ink-squirting creature

6. Handbag

7. Wolverine's alias in "X-Men"

8. Enjoyed dinner at home, say

9. Stuffed animal named after the 26th president of the United States

1. Sound of a cupcake hitting the floor, frosting-first

2. Common feature of a news article

3. Tried to convince

4. "Since you didn't hear me the first time ..."

5. Name in a breakfast restaurant chain