Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, July 4, 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

Saturday, July 4, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Strike-breaking workers
  2. 6.Really overdo for the camera
  3. 7.Fly into ___ (become furious)
  4. 8.Sunniest state in the U.S.
  5. 10.Glues back together again
  6. 11.Friends of corrupt politicians
  7. 12.What cotton candy is made of

DOWN

  1. 1.Ones who don't hog
  2. 2.Deer in the Arctic tundra
  3. 3."Incredible!!" ... as suggested by the double exclamation mark black squares
  4. 4.2025 film starring Emma Stone as an undercover extraterrestrial
  5. 5.Big ___ (person throwing cash around)
  6. 8.Curved path
  7. 9.Donkey, by another name

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Saturday, July 4, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Strike-breaking workers(SCABS)
  2. 6.Really overdo for the camera(HAMUP)
  3. 7.Fly into ___ (become furious)(ARAGE)
  4. 8.Sunniest state in the U.S.(ARIZONA)
  5. 10.Glues back together again(REBINDS)
  6. 11.Friends of corrupt politicians(CRONIES)
  7. 12.What cotton candy is made of(SUGAR)

DOWN

  1. 1.Ones who don't hog(SHARERS)
  2. 2.Deer in the Arctic tundra(CARIBOU)
  3. 3."Incredible!!" ... as suggested by the double exclamation mark black squares(AMAZING)
  4. 4.2025 film starring Emma Stone as an undercover extraterrestrial(BUGONIA)
  5. 5.Big ___ (person throwing cash around)(SPENDER)
  6. 8.Curved path(ARC)
  7. 9.Donkey, by another name(ASS)

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About the Saturday, July 4, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 7 columns, 7 rows, 7 Across clues and 7 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 ARIZONA, answering “Sunniest state in the U.S..” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.