Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, July 8, 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 8, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Hairstyle for Jimi Hendrix
  2. 5.Snow-clearing vehicle
  3. 6.Headwear for a monarch
  4. 7.Car part that can be "popped"
  5. 8.Iconic film character with a fedora hat, familiarly

DOWN

  1. 1.Chef's garment
  2. 2.Biblical phenomenon caused by 40 days of rain
  3. 3.Obstreperous
  4. 4."Mind your ___ beeswax!"
  5. 6.Invisible life force, in Chinese philosophy

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Hairstyle for Jimi Hendrix(AFRO)
  2. 5.Snow-clearing vehicle(PLOW)
  3. 6.Headwear for a monarch(CROWN)
  4. 7.Car part that can be "popped"(HOOD)
  5. 8.Iconic film character with a fedora hat, familiarly(INDY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Chef's garment(APRON)
  2. 2.Biblical phenomenon caused by 40 days of rain(FLOOD)
  3. 3.Obstreperous(ROWDY)
  4. 4."Mind your ___ beeswax!"(OWN)
  5. 6.Invisible life force, in Chinese philosophy(CHI)

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About the Wednesday, July 8, 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 CROWN, answering “Headwear for a monarch.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.