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NYT Mini Crossword answers for Sunday, July 12, 2026

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A Sunday 5x5 by Sam Ezersky: EMOJI opens the Across clues and EBIKE runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. Type face?
EMOJI
6. With ___ breath (anxiously waiting)
BATED
7. Halved
INTWO
8. Prepare to propose
KNEEL
9. Certain British noblemen, like the ones of Sandwich
EARLS

Down

1. Two-wheeler with a motor
EBIKE
2. Food from the heavens
MANNA
3. Mammal that enjoys using a muddy riverbank as a slide
OTTER
4. Prized stone
JEWEL
5. Prized people
IDOLS

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: EMOJI · BATED · INTWO · KNEEL · EARLS
Down: EBIKE · MANNA · OTTER · JEWEL · IDOLS

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