Welcome to The Mini Hints! If you are working on today’s NYT Mini Crossword for Friday, July 3, 2026, and need a little help, you are in the right place.
While the New York Times is famous for its large, full-sized daily crossword, The Mini has a massive fan base because it is quick, fun, and free. Just remember that this puzzle resets every evening at 10 p.m. ET.
Below, you will find the clues and solutions for today’s puzzle. We have separated them into Hints first, followed by the Answers at the bottom. Scroll carefully if you want to avoid spoilers!
Hints for the NYT Mini Crossword (Friday, July 3, 2026)
Here are some extra clues to help you solve today’s puzzle.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Top of an org chart — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”
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4 Across: Terse way of saying “I’d like to speak with you” — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
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6 Across: Grouping of musical notes — HINT: Ends with the letter “D”
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7 Across: Roll on a pool chair — HINT: Starts with the letter “T”
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8 Across: Like one’s feet after a beach day — HINT: Ends with the letter “Y”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Jointly manage — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”
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2 Down: Made a mistake — HINT: Ends with the letter “D”
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3 Down: In a strange way — HINT: Starts with the letter “O”
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4 Down: ___ of the Apostles (Bible book) — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
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5 Down: ‘Mind. Blown.’ — HINT: Ends with the letter “W”
Answers for the NYT Mini Crossword (Friday, July 3, 2026)
Spoilers ahead! Do not scroll any further if you want to solve the puzzle on your own.
Across Answers
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1 Across: Top of an org chart — CEO
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4 Across: Terse way of saying “I’d like to speak with you” — AWORD
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6 Across: Grouping of musical notes — CHORD
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7 Across: Roll on a pool chair — TOWEL
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8 Across: Like one’s feet after a beach day — SANDY
Down Answers
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1 Down: Jointly manage — COOWN
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2 Down: Made a mistake — ERRED
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3 Down: In a strange way — ODDLY
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4 Down: ___ of the Apostles (Bible book) — ACTS
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5 Down: ‘Mind. Blown.’ — WHOA
