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NYT Mini Crossword · Answers

NYT Mini Crossword answers for Friday, July 3, 2026

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

Across

1. Top of an org. chart
CEO
4. Terse way of saying "I'd like to speak with you"
AWORD
6. Grouping of musical notes
CHORD
7. Roll on a pool chair
TOWEL
8. Like one's feet after a beach day
SANDY

Down

1. Jointly manage
COOWN
2. Made a mistake
ERRED
3. In a strange way
ODDLY
4. ___ of the Apostles (Bible book)
ACTS
5. "Mind blown!"
WHOA

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: CEO · AWORD · CHORD · TOWEL · SANDY
Down: COOWN · ERRED · ODDLY · ACTS · WHOA

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