NYT Mini Crossword Answers for July 12, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

Type face? View hint and explanation

EMOJI

6A

With ___ breath (anxiously waiting) View hint and explanation

BATED

7A

Halved View hint and explanation

INTWO

8A

Prepare to propose View hint and explanation

KNEEL

9A

Certain British noblemen, like the ones of Sandwich View hint and explanation

EARLS

Down Answers

1D

Two-wheeler with a motor View hint and explanation

EBIKE

2D

Food from the heavens View hint and explanation

MANNA

3D

Mammal that enjoys using a muddy riverbank as a slide View hint and explanation

OTTER

4D

Prized stone View hint and explanation

JEWEL

5D

Prized people View hint and explanation

IDOLS