Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, July 2, 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

Thursday, July 2, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.The "A" of G.P.A.: Abbr.
  2. 4.Fashion's Oscar ___ Renta
  3. 6.Waterways traveled by gondola in 2-Down
  4. 8.The Ponte di Rialto in 2-Down, e.g.
  5. 9.Remove, as nails from a cat
  6. 10.Pair of peepers

DOWN

  1. 1.On ___ (how some pranks are done)
  2. 2.Italian city that's the subject of this puzzle
  3. 3."More than happy to!"
  4. 5.Pond scum
  5. 6.Relaxant in some edibles, for short
  6. 7.Stitches together with needle and thread

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, July 2, 2026

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2V
3G
4D
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L
5A
6C
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.The "A" of G.P.A.: Abbr.(AVG)
  2. 4.Fashion's Oscar ___ Renta(DELA)
  3. 6.Waterways traveled by gondola in 2-Down(CANALS)
  4. 8.The Ponte di Rialto in 2-Down, e.g.(BRIDGE)
  5. 9.Remove, as nails from a cat(DECLAW)
  6. 10.Pair of peepers(EYES)

DOWN

  1. 1.On ___ (how some pranks are done)(ADARE)
  2. 2.Italian city that's the subject of this puzzle(VENICE)
  3. 3."More than happy to!"(GLADLY)
  4. 5.Pond scum(ALGAE)
  5. 6.Relaxant in some edibles, for short(CBD)
  6. 7.Stitches together with needle and thread(SEWS)

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About the Thursday, July 2, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 6 columns, 6 rows, 6 Across clues and 6 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 CANALS, answering “Waterways traveled by gondola in 2-Down.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.