NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.On this spot
  2. 5.=
  3. 7.Organisms that sound like someone you'd enjoy hanging out with
  4. 8.Where the North Base Camp for Mount Everest can be found
  5. 9.Combustible funeral structure

DOWN

  1. 1.Serious weight
  2. 2.Furnish with supplies
  3. 3.Bring up to in order to get a quick opinion
  4. 4.Like the proverbial beaver
  5. 6.Miller ___ (beer)

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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2E
3R
4E
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6L
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.On this spot(HERE)
  2. 5.=(EQUAL)
  3. 7.Organisms that sound like someone you'd enjoy hanging out with(FUNGI)
  4. 8.Where the North Base Camp for Mount Everest can be found(TIBET)
  5. 9.Combustible funeral structure(PYRE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Serious weight(HEFT)
  2. 2.Furnish with supplies(EQUIP)
  3. 3.Bring up to in order to get a quick opinion(RUNBY)
  4. 4.Like the proverbial beaver(EAGER)
  5. 6.Miller ___ (beer)(LITE)

About the Wednesday, September 3, 2025 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 EQUAL, answering “=.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.