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The NYT Mini Crossword puzzle completed for July 1, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini through clues and answers
1A clue: “Down, doggie!” »
Solution: SIT
4A hint: when doubled, it’s a childish term for a train
Answer: CHOO
5A clue: Tunitedsia, HAiti, EEcuador, uRugua, Norway
Answer: THEUN
6 Hint: Squirming Swimmers
Solution: EELS
7A clue: Nthe iners, Falcons, Lions
Answer: NFL
Mini-clues and answers
Clue 1D: The Discovery of Beachcomber
Answer: SHELL
Index 2D: Debtor’s notes
Answer: IOUS
3D Index: 2,000 books
Answer: YOUR
4D Clue: A Professional Who Could Win a James Beard Award
Answer: CHEF
Clue 5D: Lionel Messi’s jersey number
Answer: TEN