NYT Mini Crossword Answers & Hints – Sept 3
Okay, here’s a breakdown of the crossword puzzle clues and answers provided, along with some of the commentary from the text:
ACROSS
8) Where the North Base Camp for Mount Everest can be found – TIBET
9) Combustible funeral structure – PYRE
DOWN
1) Serious weight – HEFT
2) Furnish with supplies - EQUIP
3) Bring up to in order to get a quick opinion – RUNBY
4) Like the proverbial beaver – EAGER
6) Miller ___ (beer) – LITE
Observations from the text:
The author found the “=” clue exceptionally easy (presumably a clue involving an equation).
They have a fondness for the idea of a Viking-style funeral pyre. There was a ”fungi joke” (not included in the provided text) that is a classic “dad joke.”
the author feels a Miller lite is in order after completing the puzzle.
The author provides links to their Twitter, youtube, and Instagram accounts.