‘Like presents and first names’ NYT Mini Crossword clue answer and hints

The NYT Mini Crossword often finds very unique ways to connect words or ideas you wouldn’t expect to be related. This is the case with today’s “Like presents and first names” hint, which can be tricky to solve.

Finding the word that connects these two drastically different concepts is quite tough. Here are some hints and the answer to the “Like presents and first names” clue if you’re stumped by this hint on the Sept. 23 NYT Mini Crossword.

‘Like presents and first names’ NYT Sept. 23 Mini Crossword hints

• Hint 1: It ends with the letter “N.”
• Hint 2: It’s a synonym for “STATED” and “SPECIFIED.”
• Hint 3: The first letter is “G.”
• Hint 4: He was “_____” a second chance.

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‘Like presents and first names’ NYT Mini answer

The solution for the “Like presents and first names” clue on the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is “GIVEN.” This word has many different meanings, but the main one is to present, gift, or supply something to someone. In the context of this specific clue, presents and first names are “GIVEN” to people.

‘Like presents and first names’ clue difficulty rating

This is a really clever clue and a decently tough one to solve. Connecting presents to first names is tough, making solving the “Like presents and first names” clue to get “GIVEN” quite tricky.

I don’t think this one is one of the toughest hints I’ve seen, but it’s also not the easiest. Because of this, I’m giving this clue a four out of five difficulty rating.

All NYT Mini Crossword Sept. 23 answers

Across

• 1A 2024 Charli XCX album with a lime green cover — BRAT
• 5A All the ___ (super popular) — RAGE
• 6A Like presents and first names — GIVEN
• 7A Where fig leaves first came into fashion — EDEN
• 8A Rain-friendly rental for an outdoor wedding — TENT

Down

• 1D Someone walking in front of a train? — BRIDE
• 2D Bird in a Poe poem — RAVEN
• 3D Worker at an airport gate — AGENT
• 4D Tweenager’s age, maybe — TEN
• 6D Understand — GET

Games like the NYT Mini Crossword

If you’re unsure what to do while waiting for the next daily NYT Mini Crossword to arrive, you might consider trying out some other word games. For more crossword fun, you may enjoy visiting the LA Times and the Washington Post. Both have similar puzzles for you to complete.

For a different experience, consider playing Strands or Spelling Bee. These word games with a twist are a great way to keep the fun going while exercising your brain in a slightly different way.