NYT Mini Crossword Answers for July 2, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

The "A" of G.P.A.: Abbr. View hint and explanation

AVG

4A

Fashion's Oscar ___ Renta View hint and explanation

DELA

6A

Waterways traveled by gondola in 2-Down View hint and explanation

CANALS

8A

The Ponte di Rialto in 2-Down, e.g. View hint and explanation

BRIDGE

9A

Remove, as nails from a cat View hint and explanation

DECLAW

10A

Pair of peepers View hint and explanation

EYES

Down Answers

1D

On ___ (how some pranks are done) View hint and explanation

ADARE

2D

Italian city that's the subject of this puzzle View hint and explanation

VENICE

3D

"More than happy to!" View hint and explanation

GLADLY

5D

Pond scum View hint and explanation

ALGAE

6D

Relaxant in some edibles, for short View hint and explanation

CBD

7D

Stitches together with needle and thread View hint and explanation

SEWS