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NYT Mini Crossword · Answers

NYT Mini Crossword answers for Monday, September 7, 2026

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

Across

1. Tool with teeth
SAW
4. Number of rows on a chessboard
EIGHT
6. Common Wordle starting word
ADIEU
7. Kick back
RELAX
8. Band's grouping of songs
SET

Down

1. French fries and coleslaw, for two
SIDES
2. Fleet of foot
AGILE
3. Resource in the game Catan
WHEAT
4. Body part in the heart of "heart"
EAR
5. Attire for a black-tie wedding
TUX

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: SAW · EIGHT · ADIEU · RELAX · SET
Down: SIDES · AGILE · WHEAT · EAR · TUX

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