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NYT Mini Crossword Answers
July 12, 2026

Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.

Across
1 Type face? EMOJI
6 With ___ breath (anxiously waiting) BATED
7 Halved INTWO
8 Prepare to propose KNEEL
9 Certain British noblemen, like the ones of Sandwich EARLS
Down
1 Two-wheeler with a motor EBIKE
2 Food from the heavens MANNA
3 Mammal that enjoys using a muddy riverbank as a slide OTTER
4 Prized stone JEWEL
5 Prized people IDOLS

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About the NYT Mini Crossword – July 12, 2026

The New York Times Mini Crossword is a compact 5×5 puzzle published every day. Unlike the full NYT Crossword, the Mini is designed to be solved in just a few minutes, making it perfect for a quick daily brain workout. The answers above cover all 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues from the July 12, 2026 edition.

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