NYT Mini Crossword Answers for September 9, 2026
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Joel Fagliano.
No spoilers until you tap Reveal.
Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A P___ · 5A H____ · 6A E____ · 7A H____ · 8A E___ · 1D P____ · 2D A____ · 3D T____ · 4D S___ · 5D H___
Across
1A: Gentle, comforting touches
PATS · more answers for this clue
5A: Give a call or text, informally
HITUP · more answers for this clue
6A: Background actor
EXTRA · more answers for this clue
7A: Avid war advocates
HAWKS · more answers for this clue
8A: Greek god of love
EROS · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Studio behind "Coco" and "Cars"
PIXAR · more answers for this clue
2D: When some late lunches begin
ATTWO · more answers for this clue
3D: ___ and Caicos
TURKS · more answers for this clue
4D: Luxury health retreats
SPAS · more answers for this clue
5D: Snickering laugh
HEHE · more answers for this clue
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PATS
HITUP
EXTRA
HAWKS
EROS
FAQ
1-Across: Gentle, comforting touches
PATS.
5-Across: Give a call or text, informally
HITUP.
6-Across: Background actor
EXTRA.
7-Across: Avid war advocates
HAWKS.
8-Across: Greek god of love
EROS.
1-Down: Studio behind "Coco" and "Cars"
PIXAR.
2-Down: When some late lunches begin
ATTWO.
3-Down: ___ and Caicos
TURKS.
4-Down: Luxury health retreats
SPAS.
5-Down: Snickering laugh
HEHE.