# Everyday Puzzles Mini Crossword Answers - September 27, 2026

- Across: A mimic who likes monkeying around — **APER**
- Across: The capital city of Peru — **LIMA**
- Across: To cut vegetables very finely, or grind up meat — **MINCE**
- Across: Ornamental staff of authority — **MACE**
- Across: US tennis player Arthur, who won three Grand Slams — **ASHE**
- Down: Sport Jon Jones and Ronda Rousey are known for — **MMA**
- Down: Fake name — **ALIAS**
- Down: Tweak or squeeze — **PINCH**
- Down: One-word equivalent of a master of ceremonies — **EMCEE**
- Down: Tommy Chong's actress daughter __ Dawn Chong — **RAE**

Source: https://cluestash.com/everyday-puzzles/mini-crossword/2026-09-27/