NYT Mini Crossword Answers for July 8, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

Hairstyle for Jimi Hendrix View hint and explanation

AFRO

5A

Snow-clearing vehicle View hint and explanation

PLOW

6A

Headwear for a monarch View hint and explanation

CROWN

7A

Car part that can be "popped" View hint and explanation

HOOD

8A

Iconic film character with a fedora hat, familiarly View hint and explanation

INDY

Down Answers

1D

Chef's garment View hint and explanation

APRON

2D

Biblical phenomenon caused by 40 days of rain View hint and explanation

FLOOD

3D

Obstreperous View hint and explanation

ROWDY

4D

"Mind your ___ beeswax!" View hint and explanation

OWN

6D

Invisible life force, in Chinese philosophy View hint and explanation

CHI