‘Like polo shirts and varsity jackets’ NYT Mini Crossword hints and answer

Are you always scrolling down your Instagram for the next big fashion trend? Today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue, “Like polo shirts and varsity jackets,” asks you about the fashion trend that represents these clothing items.

If you’re struggling to solve the clue, here are some hints and answers for the NYT Mini Crossword on Sept. 14 to solve the puzzle. 

‘Like polo shirts and varsity jackets’ NYT Sept. 14 Mini Crossword hints and answer

• Hint 1: The answer represents the clothing worn by students at American prep schools and Ivy League colleges.
• Hint 2: The six-letter solution is a fashion associated with brands like Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, and many more.
• Hint 3: It starts with the letter “P.”
• Hint 4: The solution rhymes with the word “snappy.”

Let’s jump in and reveal the answer. 

Did you see it coming? The answer to five down in the Sept. 14 New York Times Mini Crossword is “PREPPY.” The preppy word comes from private “preparatory” schools where you’d find people wearing varsity jackets and polo shirts. The look is often associated with wealth, privilege, and a polished clean appearance.

‘Like polo shirts and varsity jackets’ NYT Mini Crossword difficulty rating

I wasn’t aware of the preppy look that features polo shirts and varsity jackets, so I had to solve my way through the Crossword to find the word for myself. However, if you’re into fashion trends, you should’ve definitely heard about the preppy look and the clothing items. So, I’d give it a four out of five for difficulty.

NYT Mini Crossword (Sept. 14) answers

Across

• 1A Shortens, as a skirt—HEMS
• 5A What each word in “My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles” is a stand-in for—PLANET
• 7A Puzzling question—RIDDLE
• 8A Nonhuman “child”—PET
• 9A “You reap what you ___”—SOW
• 10A Agrees to receive promotional emails, say—OPTSIN
• 12A Feats for gymnasts or bowlers—SPLITS
• 13A What some teachers claim to have in the backs of their heads—EYES

Down

• 1D “I’ve ___ it up to here with you!”—HAD
• 2D Calls off the relationship—ENDSIT
• 3D Cantaloupes and the like—MELONS
• 4D Hearty soup—STEW
• 5D Like polo shirts and varsity jackets—PREPPY
• 6D Minuscule—LITTLE
• 8D Cat or cow, in yoga—POSE
• 11D Feminine family nickname—SIS

How to play other word games like the NYT Mini Crossword

Do you love solving word games like the NYT Mini? Then you stretch your brain muscles and solve the LA Times and the Washington Post crosswords. However, if you’re not looking for traditional crosswords, Strands and Spelling Bee are solid options to enhance your vocabulary.