NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 5. September, 2026
The Mini #24404 for Saturday, September 5, 2026 is a 7x7 grid with 16 clues (7 Across, 9 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Its state quarter features a grizzly bear catching a salmon”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
7 Across: Run-of-the-mill
8 Across: Needing a friend
9 Across: Grazing animal in the Rockies
10 Across: Freestanding counter at the center of a kitchen
13 Across: Eating plan participant
14 Across: Class with colored belts
Down
1 Down: Knee injury site, for short
2 Down: Brit's bathroom
3 Down: Memory loss issue
4 Down: Nose, by function
5 Down: Major Indian city that's the capital of West Bengal
6 Down: "___ given Sunday!" (football fan's maxim)
10 Down: Texting equivalent of a shrug
11 Down: After taxes
12 Down: "Dr." who co-founded Death Row Records
How NYT Mini Crossword Works
The NYT Mini Crossword is a bite-sized daily puzzle created by Joel Fagliano. Unlike the standard 15x15 daily crossword, the Mini features a compact 5x5 grid designed to be solved in under two minutes.
- Across & Down Clues are divided into horizontal (Across) and vertical (Down) directions with numbers matching grid coordinates.
- Progressive Hints Use Hint 1 for a descriptive nudge or Hint 2 for starting and ending letter bounds before using full reveals.
- Daily Reset New Mini puzzles drop daily at 10:00 PM EST on weekdays/Saturdays and 6:00 PM EST on Sundays.
Today's NYT Mini FAQ
How many clues are in today's NYT Mini crossword?
Today's Mini (#24404, 2026-09-05) has 16 clues — 7 Across and 9 Down.
What size is today's Mini grid?
A 7x7 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
7 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.