Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Sept. 2

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? I thought it was a nice easy one this time around. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: “The Odyssey” (2026) or “The Odd Couple” (1968)
Answer: FILM

 5A clue: YouTube posting
Answer: VIDEO

6A clue: Endangered marine ecosystems
Answer: REEFS

7A clue: Spoiled kids
Answer: BRATS

8A clue: Greasy
Answer: OILY

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Guy of the Food Network
Answer: FIERI

2D clue: 10/10
Answer: IDEAL

3D clue: Someone who doesn’t handle things right?
Answer: LEFTY

4D clue: Spanish ___, plant that hangs from cypress trees
Answer: MOSS

5D clue: Airbnb alternative
Answer: VRBO

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