Have you ever traveled in a Metro using one of the underground subways? I have and I love how fast and affordable they are to reach your destination in time. Today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue “Subway costs,” asks you to find the word which essentially supports the Subway system’s finances.
If today’s NYT Mini Crossword has you puzzled, here are some helpful hints and solutions for the Sept. 16 edition to breeze through the word game.
‘Subway costs’ NYT Sept. 16 Mini Crossword hints and answer
- Hint 1: The answer is a word that is regularly used to refer to the money you’d pay to use any public transportation.
- Hint 2: The five-letter solution is a word that you notice when you go to purchase a ticket at a subway kiosk or online system.
- Hint 3: It starts with the letter “F”
- Hint 4: The solution also can be used as a verb meaning to manage or get along.
Let’s jump in and reveal the answer.
Did you see it coming? The answer to six across in the Sept. 16 New York Times Mini Crossword is “FARES.” The clue “subway costs” refers to the money you pay to ride the subway, so it’s a straightforward connection where you’re supporting the transportation system by using it and paying for its cost by giving the “fares” for your intended route.
The word “fare” comes from the Old English “faru,” meaning a journey or expedition, and it’s related to the word “faran,” which means to go or travel.
‘Subway costs’ NYT Mini Crossword difficulty rating
As a daily Metro passenger, I love using the Metro from the subway to get to different places easily. The clue was pretty straightforward but if you have used any form of public transportation, you’d immediately think of the word fare to solve the crossword. So, I’d give it a two out of five for difficulty.
NYT Mini Crossword (Sept. 16) answers
Across
- 1A This Across—ONE
- 4A This Across—FOUR
- 6A Subway costs—FARES
- 8A Sound from a goose…or a Ram?—HONK
- 9A ____sauce (condiment)—SOY
Down
How to play other word games like the NYT Mini Crossword
Hooked on word games like the NYT Mini? Then don’t miss out on solving the LA Times and the Washington Post crosswords. However, if you’re looking for fun alternatives then Strands and Spelling Bee—both are great for expanding your vocabulary.
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