NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, September 5, 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

Friday, September 5, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Slumber party attire, casually
  2. 4.Surplus
  3. 5.Bobby ___, co-founder of the Black Panthers
  4. 6.Soccer announcer's cry after a goal
  5. 7.Famous star-crossed lover
  6. 8.D.C. baseball player

DOWN

  1. 1.Substance inside early flat-screen TVs
  2. 2.Famous star-crossed lover
  3. 3.Recorder in a courtroom
  4. 4."Hop aboard!"
  5. 5."___, yes, ___!"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, September 5, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Slumber party attire, casually(PJS)
  2. 4.Surplus(GLUT)
  3. 5.Bobby ___, co-founder of the Black Panthers(SEALE)
  4. 6.Soccer announcer's cry after a goal(ITSIN)
  5. 7.Famous star-crossed lover(ROMEO)
  6. 8.D.C. baseball player(NAT)

DOWN

  1. 1.Substance inside early flat-screen TVs(PLASMA)
  2. 2.Famous star-crossed lover(JULIET)
  3. 3.Recorder in a courtroom(STENO)
  4. 4."Hop aboard!"(GETON)
  5. 5."___, yes, ___!" (SIR)

About the Friday, September 5, 2025 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 6 rows, 6 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 PLASMA, answering “Substance inside early flat-screen TVs.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.