‘Intended’ NYT Mini Crossword clue answer and hints

Sometimes you plan to do something but end up not getting to it for one reason or another. In this case, you “Intended” to follow through, but what’s another word you can use in this instance? Today’s NYT Mini Crossword challenges you to solve exactly this.

This word has lots of synonyms, and the solution for this clue isn’t one of the first words I thought of. It can be a tricky one to solve, so here are some hints and the answer for the “Intended” clue on the Sept. 26 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle.

‘Intended’ NYT Sept. 26 Mini Crossword hints

• Hint 1: It ends with the letter “T.”
• Hint 2: An anagram for this word is “AMENT.”
• Hint 3: I “_____” to visit the bank today, but I forgot.
• Hint 4: It starts with the letter “M.”

Stop here and don’t proceed until you’re ready to learn the answer because I’m about to reveal it.

‘Intended’ NYT Mini answer

The solution for the “Intended” clue on the Sept. 26 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is “MEANT.” This word is the past tense of “MEAN” and refers to aiming or planning to do something. It can also mean to signify or imply something.

‘Intended’ clue difficulty rating

Since “Intended” has quite a few synonyms, “MEANT” may not be the first word you think of. Other words like “PLANNED” may have come to mind before this one, but only “MEANT” fits in the five slots for the puzzle. “MEANT” also has quite a few different definitions, which means it can be tricky to understand this word with the given clue.

I don’t think this is one of the hardest clues I’ve seen, but it’s not the easiest either. Because of this, I’m giving this clue a three out of five difficulty rating. It falls perfectly in the middle which means you may have a bit of a tough time solving it, but it should generally not be too frustrating to complete.

Sept. 26 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle: All clues and answers

Across

• 1A Lights on nightstands — LAMPS
• 6A Historic performance at Milan’s La Scala or Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre — OPERA
• 7A It’s just chugging along — TRAIN
• 8A Visibly muscular — TONED
• 9A Squirmy and fidgety — ANTSY

Down

• 1D “That takes a ____nerve!” — LOTTA
• 2D What might protect your shirt from a grease stain — APRON
• 3D Intended — MEANT
• 4D Asks nosy questions — PRIES
• 5D Needing a shower after a beach day — SANDY

How to play games like the NYT Mini Crossword

If you aren’t sure what to do after you finish the Sept. 26 NYT Mini Crossword, consider working on some additional word games to keep the fun going. Strands and Spelling Bee are great options if you want to tackle something different.

In Strands, you need to reveal a secret theme by finding hidden words. Spelling Bee tests your spelling skills as it challenges you to piece together as many words as possible with only seven letters to work with.

If you’d rather stick to crossword puzzles instead, you may enjoy the LA Times and the Washington Post. Both of these are similar to the NYT Mini Crossword, meaning you have plenty of fresh clues to solve if you decide to work through them.