The NY Times Mini Crossword September 8, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 The Stars and Stripes, e.g. FLAG
- 5 Wake word for an Amazon device ALEXA
- 6 +1 score in golf BOGEY
- 7 Prepare water for pasta BOIL
- 8 Some wall decorations ART
Down
- 1 Elevator selection FLOOR
- 2 Not phony, informally LEGIT
- 3 Figure skating jump AXEL
- 4 Half of a portmanteau combined with “-borhood” GAY
- 5 “Dancing Queen” band ABBA
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