Crossed one's fingers NYT Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to “Crossed one's fingers” in today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Look no further! We’ve provided the solution to help you finish the puzzle and make the most of your crossword-solving experience.
The answer to "Crossed one's fingers" is HOPED.
The answer is HOPED. It’s a straight-definition clue: to “cross one’s fingers” is to hope (or wish) for a good outcome, so the past tense “crossed one’s fingers” becomes HOPED.
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers – 11th September 2025
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| Request for a high-five | Show |
| Subway system | Show |
| Opponent of Cuomo and Mamdani in the N.Y.C. mayoral race | Show |
| Crossed one's fingers | Show |
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| Bad time to head outside with a tall metal rod | Show |
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NYT Mini Crossword
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