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NYT Mini Crossword answers for Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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A Wednesday 5x5 by Joel Fagliano: FILM opens the Across clues and FIERI runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

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

Down

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

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: FILM · VIDEO · REEFS · BRATS · OILY
Down: FIERI · IDEAL · LEFTY · MOSS · VRBO

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