If you love Disney, you will probably finish today’s NYT Mini Crossword faster than usual! Many of us start our daily routine by playing games like Connections, Wordle, and Strands. But we can never skip the NYT Mini Crossword.
While the full New York Times crossword requires a paid subscription, the Mini is free and has a massive fanbase. Just a quick reminder: the Mini Crossword resets every night at 10 p.m. ET, unlike other games that refresh at midnight.
If you are working on the Tuesday, July 7 puzzle and get stuck, The Mini Hints has your back. Below, you will find clues and solutions for both the Across and Down words. We have separated the hints from the answers so you can avoid spoilers while scrolling!
Hints for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword (Tuesday, July 7, 2026)
Need a little help? Use these extra clues to help you solve the puzzle.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Body part exposed in a sandal — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
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4 Across: With 7-Across, zen state of mind — HINT: Starts with the letter “I”
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7 Across: See 4-Across — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
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8 Across: Goldman ___ (investment bank) — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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9 Across: Many a kid’s gift — HINT: Starts with the letter “T”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Hits the “15%” or “20%” button, say — HINT: Starts with the letter “T”
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2 Down: ___-Day (vitamin brand) — HINT: Starts with the letter “O”
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3 Down: Vote into law — HINT: Ends with the letter “T”
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5 Down: Word shouted into a canyon — HINT: Starts with the letter “E”
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6 Down: Table booking website — HINT: Ends with the letter “Y”
Answers for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword (Tuesday, July 7, 2026)
⚠️ Warning: Stop scrolling here if you do not want to see the final solutions!
Across Answers
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1 Across: Body part exposed in a sandal — TOE
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4 Across: With 7-Across, zen state of mind — INNER
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7 Across: See 4-Across — PEACE
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8 Across: Goldman ___ (investment bank) — SACHS
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9 Across: Many a kid’s gift — TOY
Down Answers
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1 Down: Hits the “15%” or “20%” button, say — TIPS
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2 Down: ___-Day (vitamin brand) — ONEA
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3 Down: Vote into law — ENACT
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5 Down: Word shouted into a canyon — ECHO
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6 Down: Table booking website — RESY