NYT Mini Crossword Answers for July 9, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

Something to look for while circling the block View hint and explanation

SPOT

5A

Grow weary View hint and explanation

TIRE

6A

This clue number x 2 View hint and explanation

DOZEN

7A

Rice-shaped pasta View hint and explanation

ORZO

8A

December 25th, for short View hint and explanation

XMAS

Down Answers

1D

Calm before the ___ View hint and explanation

STORM

2D

Favorite food of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles View hint and explanation

PIZZA

3D

Black-and-white cookies View hint and explanation

OREOS

4D

(This clue number x 2) + 2 View hint and explanation

TEN

6D

Release personal information about, informally View hint and explanation

DOX