NYT Mini Crossword - September 11, 2025

1. George Carlin, for the first episode of "Saturday Night Live"

5. Sulky-looking

6. Request for a high-five

7. Subway system

8. Opponent of Cuomo and Mamdani in the N.Y.C. mayoral race

1. Crossed one's fingers

2. "Straight ___ Compton"

3. Bad time to head outside with a tall metal rod

4. What autocorrect corrects

5. Sneaker named for a big cat