The NY Times Mini Crossword July 5, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Nature’s marshmallow holder STICK
- 6 ___ Thompson, longest-tenured cast member in “S.N.L.” history KENAN
- 7 “My turn!” ILLGO
- 8 Snow/rain combo SLEET
- 9 Messy home for pigs STY
Down
- 1 Tackles a double-black diamond, perhaps SKIS
- 2 Poker player’s giveaways TELLS
- 3 Small bay INLET
- 4 Giving evasive answers CAGEY
- 5 Shape for a shoelace or pretzel KNOT
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