‘Squirmy and fidgety’ NYT Mini Crossword clue answer and hints

Have you ever been nervous about a test result? I have, and it’s a nauseating feeling. Today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue, “Squirmy and fidgety,” asks you to find a similar word for your behavior during this time that reflects your discomfort. 

Need a hand with today’s NYT Mini Crossword clues? You can use our hints and answers below to help you solve today’s word games.

‘Squirmy and fidgety’ NYT Sept. 25 Mini Crossword hints and answer

• Hint 1: The answer includes the name of a small insect that makes you feel squirmy or restless.
• Hint 2: The five-letter is something people feel while waiting for something exciting or nerve-wracking.
• Hint 3: It starts with the letter “A.”
• Hint 4: The solution is similar to words like restless, jumpy, and uneasy.

Let’s jump in and reveal the answer. 

The answer to nine across in the Sept. 26 New York Times Mini Crossword is “ANTSY.” According to Merriam-Webster, an “antsy” person is restless or fidgety. Usually, the word is used for impatient children. 

‘Squirmy and fidgety’ NYT Mini Crossword difficulty rating

We all get nervous while waiting for various things in our lives, but there are many to describe our feelings, and antsy might be one of the least used words in everyday conversations. However, if you use antsy to describe your feelings regularly, the crossword clue should be a breeze. So, I’d give it a three out of five for difficulty.

NYT Mini Crossword (Sept. 26) 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 — T RAIN
• 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 other word games like the NYT Mini Crossword

If you’ve mastered the NYT Mini word games, challenge yourself with the LA Times or Washington Post crosswords. If you’re looking for something different, Strands and Spelling Bee are perfect for turning word knowledge into a fun mental workout.