Welcome to The Mini Hints! Today’s NYT Mini Crossword might test your knowledge of food awards and sports, but don’t worry if you get stuck. While the main New York Times crossword requires a subscription, The Mini is free and resets every night at 10 p.m. ET.
If you are working on the puzzle for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, and need a little help, you are in the right place. Below, you will find the clues and extra hints first, followed by the actual answers at the bottom. Scroll carefully if you want to avoid spoilers!
Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword (Wednesday, July 1, 2026)
Here are some extra clues to help you solve today’s puzzle.
NYT Mini Across Hints
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1 Across: “Down, doggy!” — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
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4 Across: When doubled, kid’s term for a train — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”
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5 Across: Tunisia, Haiti, Ecuador, Uruguay, Norway — HINT: Ends with the letter “N”
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6 Across: Wriggly swimmers — HINT: Starts with the letter “E”
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7 Across: Niners, Falcons, Lions — HINT: Ends with the letter “L”
NYT Mini Down Hints
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1 Down: Beachcomber’s find — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
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2 Down: Debtors’ notes — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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3 Down: 2000 pounds — HINT: Starts with the letter “T”
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4 Down: Professional who might win a James Beard — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”
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5 Down: Lionel Messi’s jersey number — HINT: Ends with the letter “N”
Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword (Wednesday, July 1, 2026)
Spoilers ahead! Do not scroll any further if you want to solve the puzzle on your own.
NYT Mini Across Answers
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1 Across: “Down, doggy!” — SIT
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4 Across: When doubled, kid’s term for a train — CHOO
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5 Across: Tunisia, Haiti, Ecuador, Uruguay, Norway — THEUN
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6 Across: Wriggly swimmers — EELS
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7 Across: Niners, Falcons, Lions — NFL
NYT Mini Down Answers
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1 Down: Beachcomber’s find — SHELL
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2 Down: Debtors’ notes — IOUS
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3 Down: 2000 pounds — TON
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4 Down: Professional who might win a James Beard — CHEF
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5 Down: Lionel Messi’s jersey number — TEN
