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NYT Mini Crossword · Answers

NYT Mini Crossword answers for Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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A Wednesday 5x5 by Joel Fagliano: SIT opens the Across clues and SHELL runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. "Down, doggy!"
SIT
4. When doubled, kid's term for a train
CHOO
5. Tunisia, Haiti, Ecuador, Uruguay, Norway
THEUN
6. Wriggly swimmers
EELS
7. Niners, Falcons, Lions
NFL

Down

1. Beachcomber's find
SHELL
2. Debtor's notes
IOUS
3. 2,000 pounds
TON
4. Professional who might win a James Beard award
CHEF
5. Lionel Messi's jersey number
TEN

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: SIT · CHOO · THEUN · EELS · NFL
Down: SHELL · IOUS · TON · CHEF · TEN

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