Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Sept. 4

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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 4, 2025.
1A clue: National park in the Canadian RockiesAnswer: BANFF
6A clue: Elevator choice Answer: FLOOR
7A clue: Means of transport in Seattle, San Francisco and New YorkAnswer: FERRY
8A clue: Unlikely chef in a 2007 Pixar filmAnswer: RAT
9A clue: "Honor ___ father ..."Answer: THY
Mini down clues and answers1D clue: Closest pal, informallyAnswer: BFF
2D clue: Text notification, e.g.Answer: ALERT
3D clue: Jones who sang "Come Away With Me"Answer: NORAH
4D clue: Number of thieves faced by Ali BabaAnswer: FORTY
5D clue: Loose item at the bottom of a fast-food bag, perhapsAnswer: FRY
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