Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, July 9, 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 9, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Something to look for while circling the block
  2. 5.Grow weary
  3. 6.This clue number x 2
  4. 7.Rice-shaped pasta
  5. 8.December 25th, for short

DOWN

  1. 1.Calm before the ___
  2. 2.Favorite food of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  3. 3.Black-and-white cookies
  4. 4.(This clue number x 2) + 2
  5. 6.Release personal information about, informally

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, July 9, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Something to look for while circling the block(SPOT)
  2. 5.Grow weary(TIRE)
  3. 6.This clue number x 2(DOZEN)
  4. 7.Rice-shaped pasta(ORZO)
  5. 8.December 25th, for short(XMAS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Calm before the ___(STORM)
  2. 2.Favorite food of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles(PIZZA)
  3. 3.Black-and-white cookies(OREOS)
  4. 4.(This clue number x 2) + 2(TEN)
  5. 6.Release personal information about, informally(DOX)

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About the Thursday, July 9, 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 DOZEN, answering “This clue number x 2.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.