The NY Times Mini Crossword September 4, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 With 6- and 8-Across, face seen in outer space MAN
- 4 Opposite of tight LOOSE
- 6 See 1-Across INTHE
- 7 Directly called out in a post, using an “@” ATTED
- 8 See 1-Across MOON
Down
- 1 “Eureka” for California, or “Excelsior” for New York MOTTO
- 2 Pale with fright ASHEN
- 3 Have to have NEED
- 4 Actor Neeson of “Taken” LIAM
- 5 “Hold ___ your hat!” ONTO
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