Mini Answers

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, September 4, 2026

Find every Across and Down answer for today's New York Times Mini Crossword. Reveal a hint first, check the completed grid, or read the clue-by-clue explanations below.

Mini Crossword

Friday, September 4, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.With 6- and 8-Across, face seen in outer space
  2. 4.Opposite of tight
  3. 6.See 1-Across
  4. 7.Directly called out in a post, using an "@"
  5. 8.See 1-Across

DOWN

  1. 1."Eureka" for California, or "Excelsior" for New York
  2. 2.Pale with fright
  3. 3.Have to have
  4. 4.Actor Neeson of "Taken"
  5. 5."Hold ___ your hat!"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, September 4, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.With 6- and 8-Across, face seen in outer space(MAN)
  2. 4.Opposite of tight(LOOSE)
  3. 6.See 1-Across(INTHE)
  4. 7.Directly called out in a post, using an "@"(ATTED)
  5. 8.See 1-Across(MOON)

DOWN

  1. 1."Eureka" for California, or "Excelsior" for New York(MOTTO)
  2. 2.Pale with fright(ASHEN)
  3. 3.Have to have(NEED)
  4. 4.Actor Neeson of "Taken"(LIAM)
  5. 5."Hold ___ your hat!"(ONTO)

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About the Friday, September 4, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is LOOSE, answering “Opposite of tight.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.

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