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Mini crossword answers for July 16, 2026

Mini Crossword · July 16, 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 T
  • 5 starts with L
  • 6 starts with I
  • 7 starts with Z
  • 8 starts with A
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: "In summary …," in internet shorthand TLDR
  • 5 Across: ___ Valley (French wine area) LOIRE
  • 6 Across: With 7-Across, aspirational state to achieve in one's work email INBOX
  • 7 Across: See 6-Across ZERO
  • 8 Across: "Right away!" ASAP
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with T
  • 2 starts with L
  • 3 starts with D
  • 4 starts with R
  • 5 starts with L
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Sounds before going to voicemail TONES
  • 2 Down: Zodiac sign in early autumn LIBRA
  • 3 Down: Sag DROOP
  • 4 Down: Pet name on a par with Fido and Rover REX
  • 5 Down: Actress/singer Minnelli LIZA
Show the solved grid
1T2L3D4R5LOIRE6INBOX7ZERO8ASAP

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