NYT Mini Crossword Clues for July 8, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Clues

1A

Hairstyle for Jimi Hendrix 4 letters / Mini

AFRO Reveal Hide

5A

Snow-clearing vehicle 4 letters / Mini

PLOW Reveal Hide

6A

Headwear for a monarch 5 letters / Mini

CROWN Reveal Hide

7A

Car part that can be "popped" 4 letters / Mini

HOOD Reveal Hide

8A

Iconic film character with a fedora hat, familiarly 4 letters / Mini

INDY Reveal Hide

Down Clues

1D

Chef's garment 5 letters / Mini

APRON Reveal Hide

2D

Biblical phenomenon caused by 40 days of rain 5 letters / Mini

FLOOD Reveal Hide

3D

Obstreperous 5 letters / Mini

ROWDY Reveal Hide

4D

"Mind your ___ beeswax!" 3 letters / Mini

OWN Reveal Hide

6D

Invisible life force, in Chinese philosophy 3 letters / Mini

CHI Reveal Hide