# Everyday Puzzles Mini Crossword Answers - September 16, 2026

- Across: Madonna sang about this beam of light — **RAY**
- Across: Legally take custody of a child — **ADOPT**
- Across: Unit for measuring work or energy, written as J — **JOULES**
- Across: Rudely or unceremoniously curt — **ABRUPT**
- Across: Lauder the cosmetics queen — **ESTEE**
- Across: Short way of referring to a parts manufacturer — **OEM**
- Down: Title for an Indian king or prince — **RAJA**
- Down: Photoshop company; type of brick material — **ADOBE**
- Down: Belonging to you — **YOURS**
- Down: Our solar system's demoted entity — **PLUTO**
- Down: Rare spelling of tent made of skins or cloth — **TEPEE**
- Down: Cell that can become any other kind of cell — **STEM**

Source: https://cluestash.com/everyday-puzzles/mini-crossword/2026-09-16/