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Looking for the NYT Mini answers for July 5? Assuming you mean Sunday, July 5, 2026, here are all five Across and five Down entries. Spoilers follow.
NYT Mini answers for July 5, 2026
Spoiler warning: The complete answer key is below.
Across
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1A. Nature’s marshmallow holder | STICK |
| 6A. ___ Thompson, longest-tenured cast member in “S.N.L.” history | KENAN |
| 7A. “My turn!” | ILLGO |
| 8A. Snow/rain combo | SLEET |
| 9A. Messy home for pigs | STY |
Down
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1D. Tackles a double-black diamond, perhaps | SKIS |
| 2D. Poker player’s giveaways | TELLS |
| 3D. Small bay | INLET |
| 4D. Giving evasive answers | CAGEY |
| 5D. Shape for a shoelace or pretzel | KNOT |
Two published answer guides list the same clues and solutions; one identifies Joel Fagliano as the constructor. The New York Times Help Center provides play guidance, but the answer list above is corroborated by those independent guides rather than an official NYT solution page: Parade and YouGoWords.
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