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NYT Mini Crossword answers for Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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A Wednesday 5x5 by Ian Livengood: AFRO opens the Across clues and APRON runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. Hairstyle for Jimi Hendrix
AFRO
5. Snow-clearing vehicle
PLOW
6. Headwear for a monarch
CROWN
7. Car part that can be "popped"
HOOD
8. Iconic film character with a fedora hat, familiarly
INDY

Down

1. Chef's garment
APRON
2. Biblical phenomenon caused by 40 days of rain
FLOOD
3. Obstreperous
ROWDY
4. "Mind your ___ beeswax!"
OWN
6. Invisible life force, in Chinese philosophy
CHI

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: AFRO · PLOW · CROWN · HOOD · INDY
Down: APRON · FLOOD · ROWDY · OWN · CHI

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