Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1."Down, doggy!"
  2. 4.When doubled, kid's term for a train
  3. 5.Tunisia, Haiti, Ecuador, Uruguay, Norway
  4. 6.Wriggly swimmers
  5. 7.Niners, Falcons, Lions

DOWN

  1. 1.Beachcomber's find
  2. 2.Debtor's notes
  3. 3.2,000 pounds
  4. 4.Professional who might win a James Beard award
  5. 5.Lionel Messi's jersey number

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."Down, doggy!"(SIT)
  2. 4.When doubled, kid's term for a train(CHOO)
  3. 5.Tunisia, Haiti, Ecuador, Uruguay, Norway(THEUN)
  4. 6.Wriggly swimmers(EELS)
  5. 7.Niners, Falcons, Lions(NFL)

DOWN

  1. 1.Beachcomber's find(SHELL)
  2. 2.Debtor's notes(IOUS)
  3. 3.2,000 pounds(TON)
  4. 4.Professional who might win a James Beard award(CHEF)
  5. 5.Lionel Messi's jersey number(TEN)

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About the Wednesday, July 1, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is THEUN, answering “Tunisia, Haiti, Ecuador, Uruguay, Norway.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.