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NYT Mini Crossword · Answers

NYT Mini Crossword answers for Wednesday, September 9, 2026

5x5 grid · Show any single answer, or the full grid at the bottom

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

Across

1. Gentle, comforting touches
PATS
5. Give a call or text, informally
HITUP
6. Background actor
EXTRA
7. Avid war advocates
HAWKS
8. Greek god of love
EROS

Down

1. Studio behind "Coco" and "Cars"
PIXAR
2. When some late lunches begin
ATTWO
3. ___ and Caicos
TURKS
4. Luxury health retreats
SPAS
5. Snickering laugh
HEHE

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: PATS · HITUP · EXTRA · HAWKS · EROS
Down: PIXAR · ATTWO · TURKS · SPAS · HEHE

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