"Heck ___!" NYT Crossword Clue
ANSWER: NAW
The answer NAW completes the colloquial exclamation “Heck naw!” — naw is an informal spelling of “no,” used for emphasis or disbelief in casual speech, so NAW fits the clue as the conversational, punchy negative that follows “Heck.”
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for September 18, 2025
Across
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1A With 4-Across, another nickname for the Windy City: CHI
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4A See 1-Across: TOWN
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6A Constellation known for the three stars across its middle: ORION
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8A Burrito bowl topping: SALSA
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9A Whole bunch (of): SLEW
Down
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1D Some Silicon Valley execs, for short: CTOS
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2D Dances that involve lifting a married couple in chairs: HORAS
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3D "You can count on me": IWILL
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5D Front part of an airplane: NOSE
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7D "Heck ___!": NAW
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