Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, September 9, 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
ACROSS
- 1.Gentle, comforting touches
- 5.Give a call or text, informally
- 6.Background actor
- 7.Avid war advocates
- 8.Greek god of love
DOWN
- 1.Studio behind "Coco" and "Cars"
- 2.When some late lunches begin
- 3.___ and Caicos
- 4.Luxury health retreats
- 5.Snickering laugh
Mini Crossword Hint
Mini Answer on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Mini Answer per Hint
ACROSS
- 1.Gentle, comforting touches(PATS)
- 5.Give a call or text, informally(HITUP)
- 6.Background actor(EXTRA)
- 7.Avid war advocates(HAWKS)
- 8.Greek god of love(EROS)
DOWN
- 1.Studio behind "Coco" and "Cars"(PIXAR)
- 2.When some late lunches begin(ATTWO)
- 3.___ and Caicos(TURKS)
- 4.Luxury health retreats(SPAS)
- 5.Snickering laugh(HEHE)
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About the Wednesday, September 9, 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 HITUP, answering “Give a call or text, informally.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.
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