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Mini crossword answers for July 12, 2026

Mini Crossword · July 12, 2026 · Every hint stays hidden until you tap it

Every clue from today's NYT Mini, with the answers hidden until you want them. Start with the lengths, then first letters, then reveal.

Across clues and answer lengths
Across first letters
  • 1 starts with E
  • 6 starts with B
  • 7 starts with I
  • 8 starts with K
  • 9 starts with E
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Type face? EMOJI
  • 6 Across: With ___ breath (anxiously waiting) BATED
  • 7 Across: Halved INTWO
  • 8 Across: Prepare to propose KNEEL
  • 9 Across: Certain British noblemen, like the ones of Sandwich EARLS
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with E
  • 2 starts with M
  • 3 starts with O
  • 4 starts with J
  • 5 starts with I
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Two-wheeler with a motor EBIKE
  • 2 Down: Food from the heavens MANNA
  • 3 Down: Mammal that enjoys using a muddy riverbank as a slide OTTER
  • 4 Down: Prized stone JEWEL
  • 5 Down: Prized people IDOLS
Show the solved grid
1E2M3O4J5I6BATED7INTWO8KNEEL9EARLS

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