NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, July 13, 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 13, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Impressive academic degree
  2. 4.*Place to find a doc
  3. 5.*Dallas Cowboys stat
  4. 6.*Make a scar
  5. 7.Number of letters missing from the ends of each starred Across clue in this puzzle

DOWN

  1. 1.Mischievous fairy
  2. 2.What radiators and microwaves generate
  3. 3.Nurses' co-workers: Abbr.
  4. 4.Ivy League school in Philly
  5. 5.Boxing ref's decision

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, July 13, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Impressive academic degree(PHD)
  2. 4.*Place to find a doc(PIER)
  3. 5.*Dallas Cowboys stat(TEXAS)
  4. 6.*Make a scar(KNIT)
  5. 7.Number of letters missing from the ends of each starred Across clue in this puzzle(ONE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Mischievous fairy(PIXIE)
  2. 2.What radiators and microwaves generate(HEAT)
  3. 3.Nurses' co-workers: Abbr.(DRS)
  4. 4.Ivy League school in Philly(PENN)
  5. 5.Boxing ref's decision(TKO)

About the Monday, July 13, 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 TEXAS, answering “*Dallas Cowboys stat.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.