Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, September 3, 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

Thursday, September 3, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Leave alone
  2. 6.Vehemently dislike
  3. 7.Middle section of the body
  4. 8."Hands on your ___! Hands on your ___!" (refrain in the "Cha-Cha Slide")
  5. 9.Iris's place

DOWN

  1. 1.Crispy treat during Hanukkah
  2. 2.Expensive dark wood
  3. 3.This clue's number
  4. 4.Big name in portable speakers
  5. 5.Greek god who shoots (and sounds like!) arrows

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, September 3, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Leave alone(LETBE)
  2. 6.Vehemently dislike(ABHOR)
  3. 7.Middle section of the body(TORSO)
  4. 8."Hands on your ___! Hands on your ___!" (refrain in the "Cha-Cha Slide")(KNEES)
  5. 9.Iris's place(EYE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Crispy treat during Hanukkah(LATKE)
  2. 2.Expensive dark wood(EBONY)
  3. 3.This clue's number(THREE)
  4. 4.Big name in portable speakers(BOSE)
  5. 5.Greek god who shoots (and sounds like!) arrows(EROS)

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About the Thursday, September 3, 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 LETBE, answering “Leave alone.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.