‘Banknotes used in 20 countries’ NYT Mini Crossword hints and answer

Have you ever traveled to Europe? I haven’t, but it’s definitely on my bucket list. Today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue, “Banknotes used in 20 countries,” asks you to find the name of one of the world’s most popular currencies. 

Need a nudge to finish today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Here are some hints and answers for the Sept. 16 puzzle and complete the word game. 

‘Banknotes used in 20 countries’ NYT Sept. 16 Mini Crossword hints and answer

• Hint 1: The answer is a type of official currency popularly used in Europe.
• Hint 2: The five-letter solution is the second most traded currency in the world and is used by over 300 million people.
• Hint 3: It starts with the letter “E.”
• Hint 4: The solution also comes in the name of one of the international soccer tournaments where Cristiano Ronaldo won his first international trophy in 2016.

Let’s jump in and reveal the answer. 

Did you see it coming? The answer to three down in the Sept. 16 New York Times Mini Crossword is “EUROS.” The Euro is the official currency used by 20 of the 27 European Union countries. These countries make up the Eurozone, where the Euro (€) is the common currency, making it one of the most-used currencies in the world.

‘Banknotes used in 20 countries’ NYT Mini Crossword difficulty rating

There are many money-related clues or answers in today’s NYT Crossword, and this one mentions one of the most popular currencies in the world. If you’re a European, the clue is a dead giveaway for the answer, but it might be a bit tricky to solve if you’re not aware of the Euro currency. So, I’d give it a three 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

• 1D How phones should be in a movie theater, ideally — OFF
• 2D Olympic sprinter Lyles — NOAH
• 3D Banknotes used in 20 countries — EUROS
• 5D Nevada city near Lake Tahoe — RENO
• 7D Rhyming place to fly — SKY

How to play other word games like the NYT Mini Crossword

Enjoying the word games like NYT Mini? Then you can also try your hand at solving LA Times and the Washington Post crosswords. If you’re looking to steer clear of crosswords and still indulge in word games, Strands and Spelling Bee are fantastic options.