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NYT Mini Crossword

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

5×5By Joel Fagliano

10 clues. Tap Reveal on any clue for just that answer, or open the full solution at the bottom.

Across

  1. 1Peering pair (4)
    RevealEYES
  2. 5"Hugs and kisses" sign-off (4)
    RevealXOXO
  3. 6Support, as for a corporate plan (5)
    RevealBUYIN
  4. 7Words exchanged at the wedding altar (4)
    RevealIDOS
  5. 8Email sign-off (4)
    RevealBEST

Down

  1. 1Give off strongly (5)
    RevealEXUDE
  2. 2Toys on strings (5)
    RevealYOYOS
  3. 3Be in the world (5)
    RevealEXIST
  4. 4Prince Archie, to Harry and Meghan (3)
    RevealSON
  5. 6Neckwear for a baby (3)
    RevealBIB
Crossword regulars in this grid (spoilers)

Answers in this NYT Mini Crossword that had shown up before, counted over the 292 puzzles since November 2025:

EYES ×5

Show all 10 answers and the solved grid

Across: 1A EYES5A XOXO6A BUYIN7A IDOS8A BEST

Down: 1D EXUDE2D YOYOS3D EXIST4D SON6D BIB

About This NYT Mini Crossword

The NYT Mini for Tuesday, September 1, 2026 was a 5×5 grid by Joel Fagliano, with 10 clues; the longest answer ran 5 letters. That is about average for a Tuesday.

Also on Sep 1: the NYT Midi Crossword and the NYT Crossword.

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