NYT Mystery Mini puzzle clues 2026 Sep 16

• Dealt with a struggle Crossword Clue
• Form a barrier around, with "off" Crossword Clue
• Funky smells Crossword Clue
• Hesitant Crossword Clue
• How much A.I. was used to make this puzzle ... or how many A's and I's are found in it? Crossword Clue
• Like an active officer Crossword Clue
• ___ log (Christmas cake) Crossword Clue
• "___ p" (100%, informally) Crossword Clue
• Place for a baby's bed, or a flower bed Crossword Clue
• Provided lodging for Crossword Clue
• Shocking tournament defeats Crossword Clue
• Swirling current Crossword Clue
• "That really true?" Crossword Clue
• Time of day whose letters, when capitalized, all look the same upside down Crossword Clue