NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, July 6, 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

Monday, July 6, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Halloween silhouette
  2. 4.Ron's assistant on "Parks and Recreation"
  3. 7.State that only borders one other state
  4. 8.Out of money
  5. 9."___ all good!"

DOWN

  1. 1.Disney deer
  2. 2.Split up
  3. 3.Groups of three
  4. 5.Octopus's defense against predators
  5. 6.Harper ___, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, July 6, 2026

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6L
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Halloween silhouette(BAT)
  2. 4.Ron's assistant on "Parks and Recreation"(APRIL)
  3. 7.State that only borders one other state(MAINE)
  4. 8.Out of money(BROKE)
  5. 9."___ all good!"(ITS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Disney deer(BAMBI)
  2. 2.Split up(APART)
  3. 3.Groups of three(TRIOS)
  4. 5.Octopus's defense against predators(INK)
  5. 6.Harper ___, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird"(LEE)

About the Monday, July 6, 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 APRIL, answering “Ron's assistant on "Parks and Recreation".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.