Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, July 16, 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 16, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1."In summary …," in internet shorthand
  2. 5.___ Valley (French wine area)
  3. 6.With 7-Across, aspirational state to achieve in one's work email
  4. 7.See 6-Across
  5. 8."Right away!"

DOWN

  1. 1.Sounds before going to voicemail
  2. 2.Zodiac sign in early autumn
  3. 3.Sag
  4. 4.Pet name on a par with Fido and Rover
  5. 5.Actress/singer Minnelli

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, July 16, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."In summary …," in internet shorthand(TLDR)
  2. 5.___ Valley (French wine area)(LOIRE)
  3. 6.With 7-Across, aspirational state to achieve in one's work email(INBOX)
  4. 7.See 6-Across(ZERO)
  5. 8."Right away!"(ASAP)

DOWN

  1. 1.Sounds before going to voicemail(TONES)
  2. 2.Zodiac sign in early autumn(LIBRA)
  3. 3.Sag(DROOP)
  4. 4.Pet name on a par with Fido and Rover(REX)
  5. 5.Actress/singer Minnelli(LIZA)

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About the Thursday, July 16, 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 LOIRE, answering “___ Valley (French wine area).” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.