# Everyday Puzzles Mini Crossword Answers - September 20, 2026

- Across: Brother of Rod in The Simpsons — **TODD**
- Across: First name of East of Eden director Kazan — **ELIA**
- Across: Hard-hitting poetry competition — **SLAM**
- Across: Playing piece in Scrabble or mah-jongg — **TILE**
- Across: Affirmative! — **YES**
- Down: Easily irritated or annoyed — **TESTY**
- Down: Aerial skateboarding stunt, often learned first — **OLLIE**
- Down: Knobs on radios or thermometer faces — **DIALS**
- Down: Female equivalent of a knight — **DAME**

Source: https://cluestash.com/everyday-puzzles/mini-crossword/2026-09-20/