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Here are the answers for the Wednesday, September 9, 2026, NYT Mini Crossword, with each clue listed so you can check your grid. The clue-and-answer set is reported by CNET coverage republished by Yahoo Tech; it has not been independently checked against the original NYT puzzle grid.
Across answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1A. “Gentle, comforting touches” | PATS |
| 5A. “Give a call or text, informally” | HITUP |
| 6A. “Background actor” | EXTRA |
| 7A. “Avid war advocates” | HAWKS |
| 8A. “Greek god of love” | EROS |
Down answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1D. “Studio behind ‘Coco’ and ‘Cars’” | PIXAR |
| 2D. “When some late lunches begin” | ATTWO |
| 3D. “___ and Caicos” | TURKS |
| 4D. “Luxury health retreats” | SPAS |
| 5D. “Snickering laugh” | HEHE |
Where to play the Mini and find older puzzles
The New York Times says the Mini is available in the NYT Games app, at nytimes.com/crosswords, and in the News app. The game includes a digital pencil mode, which players can switch to from pen mode. NYT subscribers can access past Minis in the archive; the Games subscription help page says its Mini archive goes back to 2014.
Sources: CNET coverage republished by Yahoo Tech; The Mini Crossword and New York Times Games Subscription help pages.
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