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The NYT Mini Crossword puzzle completed for July 2, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini through clues and answers
1A clue: The “A” in GPA: Abbr.
Answer: AVG
4A clue: the fashion Oscar ___ Renta
Solution: DELA
6A clue: the waterways traveled by gondola in 2-Down
Solution: CHANNELS
8A clue: The Ponte di Rialto in 2-Down, for example
Answer: BRIDGE
9 Hint: Remove, like a cat’s claws
Answer: STAPING
10A clue: Pair of peepers
Answer: THE EYES
Mini-clues and answers
Clue 1D: The ___ (how certain pranks are done)
Solution: ADARE
2D Clue: the Italian city that is the subject of this puzzle
Answer: VENICE
3D Clue: “More than happy to do it!”
Answer: GENERALLY
Clue 5D: pond scum
Solution: ALGAE
Clue 6D: Relaxant in some edibles, for short
Answer: CBD
Hint 7D: Stitches with a needle and thread
Solution: SEWS
































