NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, September 6, 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

Sunday, September 6, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Like sashimi and steak tartare
  2. 4.Unit of energy symbolized by a "J"
  3. 6.Debate back and forth
  4. 7.Online source for health diagnoses
  5. 8.Yo ___ (Spanish "I am")

DOWN

  1. 1.National sport of New Zealand
  2. 2.Graduate, for short
  3. 3.Garden intruder
  4. 4.Hit 1975 film shot largely on location in Martha's Vineyard
  5. 5.Black-and-white cookie

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, September 6, 2026

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2A
3W
4J
5O
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6A
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7W
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8S
O
Y

Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Like sashimi and steak tartare(RAW)
  2. 4.Unit of energy symbolized by a "J"(JOULE)
  3. 6.Debate back and forth(ARGUE)
  4. 7.Online source for health diagnoses(WEBMD)
  5. 8.Yo ___ (Spanish "I am")(SOY)

DOWN

  1. 1.National sport of New Zealand(RUGBY)
  2. 2.Graduate, for short(ALUM)
  3. 3.Garden intruder(WEED)
  4. 4.Hit 1975 film shot largely on location in Martha's Vineyard(JAWS)
  5. 5.Black-and-white cookie(OREO)

About the Sunday, September 6, 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 JOULE, answering “Unit of energy symbolized by a "J".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.