NYT Mini Crossword Answers for July 5, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

Nature's marshmallow holder View hint and explanation

STICK

6A

___ Thompson, longest-tenured cast member in "S.N.L." history View hint and explanation

KENAN

7A

"My turn!" View hint and explanation

ILLGO

8A

Snow/rain combo View hint and explanation

SLEET

9A

Messy home for pigs View hint and explanation

STY

Down Answers

1D

Tackles a double-black diamond, perhaps View hint and explanation

SKIS

2D

Poker player's giveaways View hint and explanation

TELLS

3D

Small bay View hint and explanation

INLET

4D

Giving evasive answers View hint and explanation

CAGEY

5D

Shape for a shoelace or pretzel View hint and explanation

KNOT