‘Mountains on the Swiss Miss Logo’ NYT Mini Crossword Answers and Hints

Even if you don’t know much about mountains, there are a couple of ways to approach the clue “Mountains on the Swiss Miss logo” in today’s NYT Mini Crossword daily. Elementary school geography is a big help, but a quick mnemonic should have you filling in the blanks four times faster than an unintentional descent down a mountain.

‘Mountains on the Swiss Miss Logo’ NYT September 9 Mini Crossword Hints and Answers

• Tip one: The Swiss part of the mountain is only a part of it.
• Tip two: It starts with the only vowel.
• Tip three: Usually preceded by “The.”
• Tip four: It ends with an “S.”

I can’t give you any more hints, so you’ll have to figure out the final answer with what I’ve given you. Without further ado, here’s the solution.

“ALPS” is the simple solution for four in today’s NYT Mini Crossword word game.

The Alps are one of the most famous mountain ranges on Earth. It is both high and long, and while the Swiss Alps are perhaps the most distinctive aspect of the geographical anomaly, the Alps span and reach eight countries: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia, and Switzerland.

NYT Mini Crossword (September 9) Answers

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• 1A Alternatives for Macs — PIECES
• 4A Mountains on the Swiss Miss logo — ALPS
• 6A They hit the books —NERD
• 8A They bit off the hooks – FISH
• 9A “Don’t be so___!” – BOY

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‘Mountains on the Swiss Miss Logo’ NYT Mini Crossword Difficulty

I think the “Swiss Alps” are one of the most famous geographic hotspots in the world. The Himalayas are common knowledge, and I would throw the Andes into the conversation as well. But the Alps, and specifically the Swiss Alps, are taught in school from an early age. Everyone is different, but for me this is a one in five clue in the NYT Mini Crossword.

How to play other word games like the NYT Mini Crossword

Also check out other daily word games like the LA Times and the Washington Post for more conventional word games and crosswords. The games Strands and Spelling Bee are also great alternatives.