NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today (Sept. 3, 2025)

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword (Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025)

The New York Times Mini Crossword for Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, is a fun mix of clever wordplay and straightforward clues. If you’re stuck, we’ve got the complete answers for today’s puzzle below.

???? Across Clues and Answers

• 1A. On this spot → HERE
• 5A. = → EQUAL
• 7A. Organisms that sound like someone you’d enjoy hanging out with → FUNGI
• 8A. Where the North Base Camp for Mount Everest can be found → TIBET
• 9A. Combustible funeral structure → PYRE

???? Down Clues and Answers

• 1D. Serious weight → HEFT
• 2D. Furnish with supplies → EQUIP
• 3D. Bring up to in order to get a quick opinion → RUNBY
• 4D. Like the proverbial beaver → EAGER
• 6D. Miller ___ (beer) → LITE

???? Puzzle Snapshot

Today’s puzzle was medium-difficulty by Mini standards. The standout clue was 7A: FUNGI, a witty play on words (“fun guy”).

If you’re new to the Mini, remember that these puzzles are designed to be solved in under five minutes—perfect for a quick daily challenge.

???? Solving Tips for the Mini Crossword

• Look for short clue giveaways (like “=” → EQUAL)
• Watch out for puns and wordplay (like FUNGI = “fun guy”)
• Start with the shortest words (3–4 letters) to build momentum
• Don’t overthink—simplicity is often the key

Related NYT Games

If you enjoy today’s Mini Crossword, don’t miss other NYT daily puzzles:

• Wordle → Daily 5-letter word puzzle
• Connections → Group words into four categories
• Strands → A hidden-word puzzle challenge

???? Check out our NYT puzzle hub for daily answers, hints, and solving strategies.