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NYT Mini Crossword Answers
July 16, 2026

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

Across
1 "In summary …," in internet shorthand TLDR
5 ___ Valley (French wine area) LOIRE
6 With 7-Across, aspirational state to achieve in one's work email INBOX
7 See 6-Across ZERO
8 "Right away!" ASAP
Down
1 Sounds before going to voicemail TONES
2 Zodiac sign in early autumn LIBRA
3 Sag DROOP
4 Pet name on a par with Fido and Rover REX
5 Actress/singer Minnelli LIZA

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About the NYT Mini Crossword – July 16, 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 16, 2026 edition.

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