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July 4, 2026

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

Across
1 Strike-breaking workers SCABS
6 Really overdo for the camera HAMUP
7 Fly into ___ (become furious) ARAGE
8 Sunniest state in the U.S. ARIZONA
10 Glues back together again REBINDS
11 Friends of corrupt politicians CRONIES
12 What cotton candy is made of SUGAR
Down
1 Ones who don't hog SHARERS
2 Deer in the Arctic tundra CARIBOU
3 "Incredible!!" ... as suggested by the double exclamation mark black squares AMAZING
4 2025 film starring Emma Stone as an undercover extraterrestrial BUGONIA
5 Big ___ (person throwing cash around) SPENDER
8 Curved path ARC
9 Donkey, by another name ASS

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About the NYT Mini Crossword – July 4, 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 7 Across clues and 7 Down clues from the July 4, 2026 edition.

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