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NYT Mini Crossword · Answers

NYT Mini Crossword answers for Sunday, July 5, 2026

5x5 grid · Show any single answer, or the full grid at the bottom

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

Across

1. Nature's marshmallow holder
STICK
6. ___ Thompson, longest-tenured cast member in "S.N.L." history
KENAN
7. "My turn!"
ILLGO
8. Snow/rain combo
SLEET
9. Messy home for pigs
STY

Down

1. Tackles a double-black diamond, perhaps
SKIS
2. Poker player's giveaways
TELLS
3. Small bay
INLET
4. Giving evasive answers
CAGEY
5. Shape for a shoelace or pretzel
KNOT

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: STICK · KENAN · ILLGO · SLEET · STY
Down: SKIS · TELLS · INLET · CAGEY · KNOT

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