The NY Times Mini Crossword September 9, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Gentle, comforting touches PATS
- 5 Give a call or text, informally HITUP
- 6 Background actor EXTRA
- 7 Avid war advocates HAWKS
- 8 Greek god of love EROS
Down
- 1 Studio behind “Coco” and “Cars” PIXAR
- 2 When some late lunches begin ATTWO
- 3 ___ and Caicos TURKS
- 4 Luxury health retreats SPAS
- 5 Snickering laugh HEHE
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