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Word Craze Daily Mini September 22, 2023 Answers

All 17 clues solved. The shorter daily set - fast to finish, all answers here.

17Clues
3-8Letters
94Total Tiles
2Tied Longest
5.5Avg Letters

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All 17 Answers at a Glance

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PLEDGE 6L ALA 3L MANIAC 6L STEPIN 6L SUNSET 6L ANTELOPE 8L GEE 3L TIN 3L DEFOGS 6L LAMENTED 8L ELAPSE 6L DANIEL 6L PASSAGE 7L SCREENS 7L INTOTO 6L TUNE 4L PIG 3L

The Word Craze Daily Mini September 22, 2023 is the shorter daily format from Betta Games, giving you 17 clues across 94 letter tiles - distinct from the longer Daily Theme. Answers run from 3 to 8 letters. The shortest are ALA and GEE and TIN and PIG and the longest are ANTELOPE and LAMENTED. Jump straight to the clue table for any answer, or use the letter breakdown to see the vowel and consonant split per word.

The Mini is designed to be cleared in a few minutes. With 17 clues and an average of 5.5 letters per answer, the fastest approach is to spot the shortest answer first and work outward through crossings. P and S each open 3 answers, today's most common starting letters. Compare with today's Trivia Daily, or return to the Word Craze hub for level guides and pack answers.

Every answer on this page matches what all Word Craze players see on September 22, 2023. If the app shows a different answer after an update, check that your app is current.

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All Clues and Answers

September 22, 2023 - 17 clues

#ClueAnswer
1 A promise or commitment made to carry out a certain action or follow a specific cause PLEDGE 6 letters
2 Meaning "in the style of" or "similar to" when describing something. ALA 3 letters
3 Person who is completely obsessed with something MANIAC 6 letters
4 Take over someone's role temporarily STEPIN 6 letters
5 Time of day when the sky turns orange and yellow SUNSET 6 letters
6 Swift and graceful animal, often found in grasslands ANTELOPE 8 letters
7 Expression of surprise or disbelief GEE 3 letters
8 Metal container used for storing food or beverages TIN 3 letters
9 Clears up fog or mist from a surface DEFOGS 6 letters
10 Mourned or grieved over something LAMENTED 8 letters
11 Passes or goes by, as in time ELAPSE 6 letters
12 Biblical figure known for his wisdom DANIEL 6 letters
13 A written work that is longer than a paragraph but shorter than a chapter, often found in books or magazines PASSAGE 7 letters
14 Protective barriers that prevent bugs or debris from entering while still allowing air or light to pass through SCREENS 7 letters
15 In its entirety; all of it together INTOTO 6 letters
16 A catchy melody or song that you can't help but hum along to TUNE 4 letters
17 A farm animal that is often associated with rolling around in the mud and making oinking sounds PIG 3 letters

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Clue-by-Clue Breakdown

Letter patterns and solving tactics for each answer.

B Consonant A Vowel R Repeated
1
A promise or commitment made to carry out a certain action or follow a specific cause
PLEDGE
P L E D G E

PLEDGE fills 6 tiles - 2 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated E. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with P, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 6 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 5 distinct
2
Meaning "in the style of" or "similar to" when describing something.
ALA
A L A

ALA fills 3 tiles - 2 vowels and 1 consonant, with a repeated A. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with A, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 3 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 1 consonant
  • 2 distinct
3
Person who is completely obsessed with something
MANIAC
M A N I A C

MANIAC fills 6 tiles - 3 vowels and 3 consonants, with a repeated A. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening M is unique in today's set.

  • 6 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 5 distinct
4
Take over someone's role temporarily
STEPIN
S T E P I N

STEPIN fills 6 tiles - 2 vowels and 4 consonants. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with S, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 6 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 6 distinct
5
Time of day when the sky turns orange and yellow
SUNSET
S U N S E T

SUNSET fills 6 tiles - 2 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated S. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with S, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 6 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 5 distinct
6
Swift and graceful animal, often found in grasslands
ANTELOPE
A N T E L O P E

ANTELOPE fills 8 tiles - 4 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated E. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with A, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 8 letters
  • 4 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 7 distinct
7
Expression of surprise or disbelief
GEE
G E E

GEE fills 3 tiles - 2 vowels and 1 consonant, with a repeated E. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. Its opening G is unique in today's set.

  • 3 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 1 consonant
  • 2 distinct
8
Metal container used for storing food or beverages
TIN
T I N

TIN fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with T, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
9
Clears up fog or mist from a surface
DEFOGS
D E F O G S

DEFOGS fills 6 tiles - 2 vowels and 4 consonants. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with D, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 6 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 6 distinct
10
Mourned or grieved over something
LAMENTED
L A M E N T E D

LAMENTED fills 8 tiles - 3 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated E. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. Its opening L is unique in today's set. It closes on -ED.

  • 8 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 7 distinct
11
Passes or goes by, as in time
ELAPSE
E L A P S E

ELAPSE fills 6 tiles - 3 vowels and 3 consonants, with a repeated E. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening E is unique in today's set.

  • 6 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 5 distinct
12
Biblical figure known for his wisdom
DANIEL
D A N I E L

DANIEL fills 6 tiles - 3 vowels and 3 consonants. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with D, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 6 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 6 distinct
13
A written work that is longer than a paragraph but shorter than a chapter, often found in books or magazines
PASSAGE
P A S S A G E

PASSAGE fills 7 tiles - 3 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated A and S. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with P, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 7 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 5 distinct
14
Protective barriers that prevent bugs or debris from entering while still allowing air or light to pass through
SCREENS
S C R E E N S

SCREENS fills 7 tiles - 2 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated S and E. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with S, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 7 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 5 distinct
15
In its entirety; all of it together
INTOTO
I N T O T O

INTOTO fills 6 tiles - 3 vowels and 3 consonants, with a repeated T and O. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening I is unique in today's set.

  • 6 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
16
A catchy melody or song that you can't help but hum along to
TUNE
T U N E

TUNE fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with T, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
17
A farm animal that is often associated with rolling around in the mud and making oinking sounds
PIG
P I G

PIG fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with P, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct

/// HOW TO SOLVE ///

How to Solve the Word Craze Daily Mini

5 steps to clear the board.

  1. 1
    Start with the shortest clues

    Short answers have fewer crossing tiles, so solving them first seeds the longer answers for free. The Mini is compact, so one early win often cascades through the whole board.

  2. 2
    Count the tile slots before you commit

    Each blank row shows you how many letters the answer has. Count before typing - a word that is one letter too long or short is wrong even if it looks right. Use the tile count to filter your first instinct.

  3. 3
    Treat trailing question marks as wordplay signals

    A "?" at the end of a clue signals a pun or lateral connection, not a straight definition. Re-read the clue sideways and the answer often clicks immediately.

  4. 4
    Cross-reference the tiles you have already filled

    Because the Mini is small, every answer shares tiles with at least one other. If you are stuck, look at which letters are already locked in from crossing answers and work backwards.

  5. 5
    Commit early, correct fast

    On a short board hesitation costs more than a wrong guess. Enter your best candidate, then use the crossing tiles to confirm or rule it out and move on.

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Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions about the September 22, 2023 Daily Mini.

How many clues are in the Word Craze Daily Mini for September 22, 2023?
The September 22, 2023 Daily Mini has 17 clues across 94 total letter tiles.
What is the longest answer in the September 22, 2023 Daily Mini?
ANTELOPE and LAMENTED are all tied at 8 letters each.
What is the shortest answer in the September 22, 2023 Daily Mini?
ALA and GEE and TIN and PIG all tie for shortest at 3 letters each.
How does the Daily Mini differ from the Daily Theme?
The Daily Mini is the shorter daily format from Betta Games. It covers fewer clues than the Daily Theme and is designed to be completed in a few minutes. The Daily Theme features picture clues anchored to a common topic, while the Mini is a compact standalone set.
Are Daily Mini answers the same for everyone?
Yes. Every Word Craze player sees the same Daily Mini clues and answers on the same calendar date, regardless of device or region.
What time does the Daily Mini reset?
The Daily Mini refreshes at midnight in your local time zone, at the same moment as the Daily Theme.
How many total letter tiles are in today's Daily Mini?
Today's 17 Mini clues contain 94 letter tiles, ranging from 3 to 8 letters per answer.
Who compiles these answers?
The answers are compiled and edited by Marco Alvarez, Senior Puzzle Editor at Puzzle Solved, who matches each clue to its answer and checks the letter count against the tile slots in the app before publishing.

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About This Puzzle

How the Daily Mini works and how this page is produced.

The Word Craze Daily Mini is the compact daily puzzle released every morning by Betta Games. It is a shorter format than the Daily Theme - fewer clues, quicker to finish, but still requiring the same tile-counting and crossing-tile tactics. Every Mini belongs to its calendar date and cannot be replayed inside the app after the day resets.

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