‘Big name in mattresses’ NYT Mini clue hints and answer (Sept. 4)

It’s Wednesday, and if you’re anything like me, you’re craving the weekend and a nice lie-in. For the perfect lie-in, though, you need a great mattress, and that’s what today’s NYT Mini clue, “Big name in mattresses,” is all about.

‘Big name in mattresses’ NYT Mini clue hints

Before I give you the answer, here are four hints to help you get there yourself.

• Hint 1: An American-based mattress company.
• Hint 2: Begins with an “S.”
• Hint 3: Ends with an “A.”
• Hint 4: Anagram is “TSREA.”

Given up? I don’t blame you. I’m about to give you the answer, so don’t scroll any further if you want to keep trying.

‘Big name in mattresses’ NYT Mini clue answer

The answer to today’s NYT Mini clue, “Big name in mattresses,” is “SERTA.” SERTA is an American company that manufactures mattresses. This clue does what it says on the tin.

‘Big name in mattresses’ NYT Mini clue difficulty rating

This clue will definitely be easier for those in the U.S. Being in the U.K., I’ve never heard of SERTA, so I had to look up U.S. mattress companies to get the answer. The difficulty of this clue will depend on the country you live in. In the U.S., it’s probably a two out of five for difficulty. If you live in any other country, this is easily a five out of five.

All NYT Mini Sept. 4 answers

Across

• 1A Unwanted emails—SPAM
• 5A Glam rock?—GEODE
• 6A Symbol on an “I’m with stupid” shirt—ARROW
• 7A What a fitness tracker counts—STEPS
• 8A Future’s opposite—PAST

Down

• 1D Big name in mattresses—SERTA
• 2D Distinctive features of a sponge—PORES
• 3D Take into one’s family—ADOPT
• 4D Cries from a kitten—MEWS
• 5D [I’m shocked…shocked!]—GASPS

How to play more word games like the NYT Mini crossword

With today’s NYT Mini done and dusted, you may be looking for more word games. We always recommend the LA Times or the Washington Post for more crossword fun or Strands and Spelling Bee for something different.