NYT Mini Crossword Answers for July 16, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

"In summary …," in internet shorthand View hint and explanation

TLDR

5A

___ Valley (French wine area) View hint and explanation

LOIRE

6A

With 7-Across, aspirational state to achieve in one's work email View hint and explanation

INBOX

7A

See 6-Across View hint and explanation

ZERO

8A

"Right away!" View hint and explanation

ASAP

Down Answers

1D

Sounds before going to voicemail View hint and explanation

TONES

2D

Zodiac sign in early autumn View hint and explanation

LIBRA

3D

Sag View hint and explanation

DROOP

4D

Pet name on a par with Fido and Rover View hint and explanation

REX

5D

Actress/singer Minnelli View hint and explanation

LIZA