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Mini crossword answers for July 9, 2026

Mini Crossword · July 9, 2026 · Every hint stays hidden until you tap it

Every clue from today's NYT Mini, with the answers hidden until you want them. Start with the lengths, then first letters, then reveal.

Across clues and answer lengths
Across first letters
  • 1 starts with S
  • 5 starts with T
  • 6 starts with D
  • 7 starts with O
  • 8 starts with X
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Something to look for while circling the block SPOT
  • 5 Across: Grow weary TIRE
  • 6 Across: This clue number x 2 DOZEN
  • 7 Across: Rice-shaped pasta ORZO
  • 8 Across: December 25th, for short XMAS
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with S
  • 2 starts with P
  • 3 starts with O
  • 4 starts with T
  • 6 starts with D
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Calm before the ___ STORM
  • 2 Down: Favorite food of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles PIZZA
  • 3 Down: Black-and-white cookies OREOS
  • 4 Down: (This clue number x 2) + 2 TEN
  • 6 Down: Release personal information about, informally DOX
Show the solved grid
1S2P3O4T5TIRE6DOZEN7ORZO8XMAS

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