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Here are the answers for the Wednesday, September 2, 2026, NYT Mini Crossword. The date is included to distinguish this puzzle from editions published in other years.
September 2, 2026, NYT Mini Crossword answers
The answer key below matches the clues listed by YouGoWords, Try Hard Guides, and Parade. The archive at NYT Game Solver also lists the September 2, 2026, puzzle and a FILM answer for 1-Across. These are secondary sources; an official New York Times puzzle page was not available among the sources checked.
Across
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. “The Odyssey” (2026) or “The Odd Couple” (1968) | FILM |
| 5. YouTube posting | VIDEO |
| 6. Endangered marine ecosystems | REEFS |
| 7. Spoiled kids | BRATS |
| 8. Greasy | OILY |
Down
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Guy of the Food Network | FIERI |
| 2. 10/10 | IDEAL |
| 3. Someone who doesn’t handle things right? | LEFTY |
| 4. Spanish ___, plant that hangs from cypress trees | MOSS |
| 5. Airbnb alternative | VRBO |
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Secondary answer pages describe the Mini as a compact 5×5 grid. YouGoWords credits Joel Fagliano as constructor; that attribution is reported by that secondary source.
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