Stuck on today’s Mini? From “fun guys” to Everest geography, here are all the clues and solutions for the September 3 puzzle.
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Overview
The NYT Mini Crossword for Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, is a tight and clever 5×5 grid featuring fun wordplay, geography, and a laugh-out-loud science pun. If 7-Across tripped you up—you weren’t alone.
Across Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1A: On this spot → HERE | |
| 5A: = → EQUAL | |
| 7A: Organisms that sound like someone you’d enjoy hanging out with → FUNGI | |
| 8A: Where the North Base Camp for Mount Everest can be found → TIBET | |
| 9A: Combustible funeral structure → PYRE |
Down Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1D: Serious weight → HEFT | |
| 2D: Furnish with supplies → EQUIP | |
| 3D: Bring up to in order to get a quick opinion → RUNBY | |
| 4D: Like the proverbial beaver → EAGER | |
| 6D: Miller ___ (beer) → LITE |
Highlight of the Puzzle
7A: FUNGI
Clue: “Organisms that sound like someone you’d enjoy hanging out with”
This clever pun is both educational and amusing. Pronounced “fun guy,” it’s a favorite among science teachers—and crossword solvers with a sense of humor.
Completed Grid Snapshot
H E R E
E Q U A L
F U N G I
T I B E T
P Y R E
