NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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 2, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1."The Odyssey" (2026) or "The Odd Couple" (1968)
  2. 5.YouTube posting
  3. 6.Endangered marine ecosystems
  4. 7.Spoiled kids
  5. 8.Greasy

DOWN

  1. 1.Guy of the Food Network
  2. 2.10/10
  3. 3.Someone who doesn't handle things right?
  4. 4.Spanish ___, plant that hangs from cypress trees
  5. 5.Airbnb alternative

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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3L
4M
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8O
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."The Odyssey" (2026) or "The Odd Couple" (1968)(FILM)
  2. 5.YouTube posting(VIDEO)
  3. 6.Endangered marine ecosystems(REEFS)
  4. 7.Spoiled kids(BRATS)
  5. 8.Greasy(OILY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Guy of the Food Network(FIERI)
  2. 2.10/10(IDEAL)
  3. 3.Someone who doesn't handle things right?(LEFTY)
  4. 4.Spanish ___, plant that hangs from cypress trees(MOSS)
  5. 5.Airbnb alternative(VRBO)

About the Wednesday, September 2, 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 VIDEO, answering “YouTube posting.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.