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NYT Mini Crossword · Answers

NYT Mini Crossword answers for Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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

Across

1. "Piece of cake!"
EASY
5. Piece of cake
SLICE
6. Centers of stars
CORES
7. Like a bar with free drinks
OPEN
8. Word repeated during a mic check
TEST

Down

1. Run away to get married
ELOPE
2. Buenos ___, Argentina
AIRES
3. Distinctive smell
SCENT
4. R.S.V.P. option
YES
5. Kilt wearer
SCOT

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: EASY · SLICE · CORES · OPEN · TEST
Down: ELOPE · AIRES · SCENT · YES · SCOT

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